The United States Embassy has introduced a new requirement for visa applicants with scheduled interviews after January 1, 2025. These individuals will now be required to make a minimum of two visits to the Consulate General in Lagos as part of their immigration visa application process.
It reads: “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.”
This updated directive was announced by the US Embassy via a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) page on Tuesday. The embassy’s website provides detailed information on the new procedure, outlining the specific steps applicants must take.According to the embassy’s guidelines, the initial visit will involve an “In-Person Document Review” with a consular officer. This change aims to enhance efficiency and minimize delays resulting from incomplete or inaccurate documentation.
“This review ensures that applicants are 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 embassy explained.
“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.”
By implementing this new procedure, the US Embassy seeks to streamline the visa application process and reduce wait times for applicants. The updated requirements will apply to all visa applicants with scheduled interviews after January 1, 2025.
Source: https://vanguardngr.com
