The US Embassy in Nigeria has examined its immigration visa processes for immigrants starting January 1, 2025.
The embassy stated that candidates will now make at least two visits to the Consulate General in Lagos during the interview process
The announcement was made on the organization’s official X handle on Tuesday.
It 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.”
According to the embassy’s website, the first visit to the US Consulate in Lagos will be for a ‘In-Person Document Review’ with a consular staff member, which ensures that applicants are prepared for their visa interviews.
It continued, “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).
“If you do not complete the In-Person Document Review before your visa interview, you will be required to reschedule your appointment.”
Recall that in July 2024, the embassy announced that operations at its Abuja and Lagos consulates would be managed by a new visa services contractor commencing August 26, 2024.
The decision was made public on the American Embassy’s official website and verified social media outlets.
