Fresh claims require evidence that conditions in Nigeria have changed or that new evidence exists which was not previously considered. With multiple CPIN updates in 2025 to 2026, fresh claim evidence often addresses material changes since the original decision.
Expert witnesses identify what has changed since the previous decision, whether new CPINs or EUAA guidance affect the appellant's profile, and provide updated country condition analysis addressing the fresh claim threshold.
Common fresh claim triggers include updated CPINs (SOGIESC June 2025, separatist groups April 2026), changed security conditions in the North-East, and new evidence of UK diaspora activity attracting Nigerian authority attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a fresh claim expert report different from an appeal report?
Fresh claim reports must identify what is new since the previous decision, address the fresh claim threshold, and explain why the new evidence could not reasonably have been provided earlier. The expert focuses on material changes in country conditions or new profile information.
Which CPIN updates are most relevant to Nigeria fresh claims?
The June 2025 SOGIESC CPIN, April 2026 separatist groups South-East CPIN, December 2025 medical treatment CPIN, and EUAA Country Guidance Nigeria 2026 are the most significant recent updates affecting fresh claims.