Porsha Williams Says She Is Moving On Amid Husband Simon’s Citizenship Denial and ICE Detainment.

Porsha Williams Says She Is Moving On Amid Husband Simon’s Citizenship Denial and ICE Detainment.

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Simon Guobadia, known for his connection to “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Porsha Williams, recently had his application for U.S. citizenship rejected by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, according to the latest report making its way down social media.

A Nigerian national, Guobadia’s immigration journey has been fraught with challenges, including a history of arrests and deportations. His initial entry into the United States occurred in 1982, but he overstayed his visa, leading to a deportation order in 1985.

He subsequently re-entered the country in 1986, only to overstay his work visa again, according to multiple reports.

Guobadia faced legal troubles in 1987 when he was arrested for bank and credit card fraud, resulting in two additional arrests and a deportation in 1992.

Although he was granted permanent residency shortly after his deportation, his attempts to secure naturalization have been thwarted, with a 2016 application denied due to his prior immigration status being deemed “unlawfully granted.”

Since then, he has pursued multiple complaints and appeals regarding his immigration status, all of which have not yielded favorable outcomes.

The complexities of his case highlight the challenges faced by some diasporans navigating the U.S. immigration system.

Guobadia’s situation remains a significant point of interest related to immigration and legal status in the United States. Simon Guobadia has faced multiple rejections in his pursuit of U.S. citizenship, primarily due to his criminal history and previously granted unlawful status.

Despite his persistent efforts, including filing complaints and appeals, his applications for naturalization have consistently been denied. In his latest attempt, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services denied his request for citizenship last month, further complicating his legal situation.

Reports indicate that Guobadia is currently in ICE custody, facing potential deportation, which adds another layer of difficulty to his circumstances.

Meanwhile, Porsha Williams, his former wife as of February 22, 2025, has publicly expressed her desire to move on from their contentious relationship, emphasizing her focus on her family amidst the ongoing crisis.

According to her, “It is disheartening to see how my estranged husband makes choices that have led to this outcome.

At this moment, my priority is moving forward with my family.”

To those who may not know him, Simon Guobadia is a Nigerian entrepreneur and businessman. He is known for his connection to Porsha Williams, a star of the reality TV show “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” Simon and Porsha got engaged in May 2021 and married in November 2022.

However, their relationship has faced significant challenges, including the recent ICE detainment and citizenship denial.

Porsha Williams is an American television personality, actress, and activist.

She gained fame as a cast member on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” where she has been a prominent figure since 2012.

Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia have filed for divorce.

Porsha filed for divorce from Simon in February 2024 after 15 months of marriage.

See Porsha’s latest update on social media on the issue below and some responses to her comment therein.