BY NKECHI NAECHE- ESEZOBOR–The United States Embassy office in Nigeria has reviewed its immigration visa processes for immigrants with effect from January 1, 2025.
This was disclosed via its official X page on Tuesday.
According to the embassy, “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.”
It further stated on its website that “First visit which is in-Person Document Review with a consular staff member is to ensure you are prepared for your visa interview.This mandatory review will give you an opportunity to retrieve any missing documents ahead of your visa interview to avoid delays in processing your application.
It added that “You do not need to schedule an appointment for the In-Person Document Review. The Consular Section will notify you via email of the document review appointment date which will be approximately two to four weeks ahead of your visa interview.
The Second visit according to the Embassy is for the visa interview with a Consular Officer. “The visa interview will occur on the date and time scheduled for you by the National Visa Center (NVC). If you do not complete In-Person Document Review before your visa interview, you will be required to reschedule your appointment.”
