Nigerian-born US soldier begs Trump over sick daughter’s visa denial

A Nigerian woman serving in the United States Army has made an emotional plea to then-President Donald Trump, urging him to intervene in the visa denial that is keeping her critically ill 10-year-old daughter from joining her in the U.S.

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Please do not scroll. I’m at the verge of losing my daughter. They said social media is powerful, and this is my last resort.

In a video shared on TikTok, the soldier, identified as Uzamaka, expressed her deep fear of losing her child, from whom she has been separated for approximately 10 years. She stated that her daughter had completed the necessary immigration processes but was unable to travel due to current visa restrictions. The child fell critically ill while awaiting the conclusion of the immigration procedures, and Uzamaka believes she requires medical attention that is difficult to access in Nigeria.

"I'm not just speaking as a soldier; I'm speaking as a mother whose heart is gradually breaking," Uzamaka said in the video. "I have been separated from my daughter for the past 10 years, and she remains in Nigeria. Every day that passes by increases my fear that I might lose her before having the chance to hold her again and reunite with her."

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I’m not just speaking as a soldier; I’m speaking as a mother whose heart is gradually breaking. I have been separated from my daughter for the past 10 years, and she remains in Nigeria. Every day that passes by increases my fear that I might lose her before having the chance to hold her again and reunite with her.

Uzamaka acknowledged the importance of U.S. immigration laws and national security but appealed for a humanitarian exception. She questioned the fairness of being in a country with advanced healthcare while her daughter suffers in Nigeria. She mentioned that she had contacted her commander and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, who attempted to intervene but was informed that the immigration process was proceeding as planned.

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My plea now is not about politics but a humanitarian one, a compassionate one that you should review carefully and consider. I’m simply asking that there should be an exception for me and for people that fall into this category.

"My plea now is not about politics but a humanitarian one, a compassionate one that you should review carefully and consider. I’m simply asking that there should be an exception for me and for people that fall into this category," Uzamaka pleaded. She also noted security concerns preventing her return to Nigeria, emphasizing that her children should not be considered a threat.

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How can I be in a country that has quality healthcare and let my daughter die?