Nigerian Center Receives U.S. Department of Justice Recognition & Accreditation to Expand Immigration Legal Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: February 5, 2026
Media Contact:
Modupe Fabilola
Email: modupe@nigeriancenter.org

Washington, D.C. — The Nigerian Center announced today that it has been officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), through the federal Recognition & Accreditation Program. This designation authorizes the Center to provide free-to-low-cost immigration legal services through DOJ-accredited representatives, expanding access to legal support for immigrant communities in Washington, DC and beyond.

DOJ recognition is the gold-standard credential for nonprofit immigration legal service providers in the United States, confirming that an organization meets rigorous federal standards to deliver ethical and competent legal assistance. For African diaspora communities, this milestone is especially significant as there are very few DOJ-recognized Black-led organizations nationwide.

Through this recognition, the Nigerian Center’s accredited representatives are authorized to assist eligible individuals with immigration applications and represent clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and immigration courts. The designation strengthens and expands the Center’s existing walk-in immigration clinic and legal service initiatives. Furthermore, The Nigerian Center’s recognition helps address a longstanding gap in culturally responsive immigration legal services for African and Black immigrant populations and strengthens representation for these communities within the broader legal services landscape.

If you or someone you know needs immigration assistance, please contact the Nigerian Center Immigration Assistance Hotline at  1-800-395-9272 or visit https://www.nigeriancenter.org/immigration.

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