The United States Embassy in Nigeria revises its immigrant visa process
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced changes to its immigrant visa process, set to take effect on January 1, 2025.
In a statement shared on its official X page on Tuesday, Dec. 10, the embassy revealed that applicants with scheduled interviews must visit the Consulate General in Lagos twice during the visa process.
The announcement read, “For applicants with interviews scheduled after January 1, 2025, you are required to visit the Consulate General in Lagos at least twice during the immigrant visa process.
This new process is designed to help you prepare for your visa interview and to prevent significant delays in processing your immigrant visa.
Kindly note that this information is specific to immigrant visa applicants only. For more information, visit:travel.state.gov/content/travel
Details on the embassy’s website indicate that the first visit will be for an In-Person Document Review with a consular staff member.
The purpose of this review is to ensure that applicants have all the necessary documents prepared for their visa interviews. The review allows applicants to retrieve any missing documents ahead of their visa interviews, helping to avoid delays in application processing.
The second visit will involve the visa interview with a Consular Officer. This interview date will be scheduled by the National Visa Center (NVC).
In conclusion, the embassy is saying that, if you do not complete the In-Person Document Review before your visa interview, you will be required to reschedule your appointment.
Meanwhile, the appointment scheduling process is becoming unmanageable. there is currently no available space in 2025. Hopefully, there will be a better and effective system.
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