Obama signs bill to grant Nigerian student U.S. permanent residency
Faith Karimi,
CNN
Updated 7:38 AM EST,
Sat December 29, 2012
Victor Chukwueke (second from the left) is shown with his surgeon, Dr. Ian Jackson, the doctor's wife and the nun who has cared for him since he came to the United States.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Victor Chukwueke's visa expires after he comes to the U.S. for treatment of face tumors
He plans to attend an Ohio medical school that requires him to have a green card
A Michigan senator introduces a private bill to grant him a green card
In a rare act, Congress passes the bill this month
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http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/29/world/africa/us-nigerian-obama-law/index.html?hpt=hp_t3