EKO HOT BLOG reports that from November 24, 2021, the United States will increase its operations in Nigeria to better serve the country’s student population.
Students who need to renew their student visas to continue their studies will be targeted, as will a series of specialized interview days for prospective new students.
The process for new student visa applications was detailed in a statement released by the US Consulate General on Friday.
If an applicant is seeking an F1 visa appointment and has not been denied an F1 visa in the previous six months, he or she is eligible for a priority interview date.
The prospective students were asked to submit their documents as soon as possible to take advantage of the limited opportunity.
In Abuja, student surge days will take place on December 8, December 15, and January 12 on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applicants are to visit www.ustraveldocs.com/ng and review the criteria and instructions. To request an emergency interview, the following are required:
A completed DS-160, an approved I-20, a receipt for I-901 SEVIS fee, a GTBank (MRV) receipt for visa fee, a scan of the biopage of current valid passport, a scan of passport photograph meeting these requirements
In Lagos, student surge days will take place on November 24, December 8, and December 15. Documents should be e-mailed to LagosStudents@state.gov.
A completed DS-160, an authorized I-20, a receipt for the I-901 SEVIS fee, a receipt for the visa fee from GTBank (MRV), a scan of the biopage of a current valid passport, and a passport photograph are all required.
Those who are presently studying in the United States may also be eligible for an unique application procedure.
They must, however, be renewing a valid student visa that hasn’t expired in the last 24 months.
Those eligible are either renewing their participation in the same major course of study, even if at a different university, or enrolling in the same major course of study, even if in a different institution.
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Such applicants in Abuja are to apply through www.ustraveldocs.com/ng, follow the instructions to complete visa application, visit a designated DHL facility and mail the following:
A printout of confirmation page, completed DS-160, an approved I-20, receipt for I-901 SEVIS fee, a GTBank (MRV) receipt for visa fee passport containing the expired student visa (if that passport is expired, a current valid passport is also required).
Others are passport photographs and proof of continued full-time enrollment (such as transcripts, tuition payment, etc.)
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In Lagos, applicants were asked to take the above-listed requirements to the U.S. Consulate at 12:30 – 1:00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, between November 25 and January 5.
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