The United States Embassy in Nigeria has made public changes to its immigrant visa process, set to take effect from January 1, 2025.
In a statement shared on its official X page on Tuesday, Dec. 10, the embassy revealed that applicants with scheduled interviews will now be required to visit the Consulate General in Lagos twice during the 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.”
The purpose of this review is to ensure that applicants have all the necessary documents prepared for their visa interviews.
The second visit will involve the visa interview with a Consular Officer. This interview will be scheduled by the National Visa Center (NVC).
“The review allows applicants to retrieve any missing documents ahead of their visa interviews, helping to avoid delays in application processing.
“The second interview, on the other hand, is with a Consular Officer. The date for this interview will be scheduled for applicants by the National Visa Center (NVC).
The embassy also cautioned applicants, stating, “If you do not complete the In-Person Document Review before your visa interview, you will be required to reschedule your appointment.”
