Canada Grants Over 3,400 Nigerian Asylum Claims in 2025, 21,573 Still Awaiting Decisions

Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board approved 3,463 asylum claims by Nigerian applicants in 2025 out of 6,765 submissions. Of the 5,039 cases decided, 1,377 were rejected, 46 were abandoned, and 153 were withdrawn or concluded under other outcomes, giving a 68% approval rate—higher than in past years. Nigeria ranked among the top five countries of origin for asylum seekers, alongside India, Haiti, Iran, and Mexico. Applicants must demonstrate a risk of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a specific group. Successful claimants can remain in Canada and pursue permanent residency, while those denied may face removal. In total, Canada handled 107,802 asylum applications in 2025, approving 14,619 and rejecting 7,944.

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