- US Embassy requires visa applicants with interviews after Jan 1, 2025, to make at least 2 visits to the Consulate General in Lagos.
- The first visit is for an “In-Person Document Review” to ensure applicants have necessary documents.
- The second visit is for the actual visa interview with a Consular Officer.
- Failure to complete the document review before the visa interview may require rescheduling.
The United States Embassy has introduced a new requirement for visa applicants with interviews scheduled after January 1, 2025. These applicants will need to make at least two visits to the Consulate General in Lagos as part of their immigration visa process.
The first visit is for an “In-Person Document Review” with a consular officer. This review ensures that applicants have all the necessary documents and are prepared for their visa interviews. It’s also an opportunity to retrieve any missing documents ahead of the visa interview, which helps avoid delays in application processing .
The second visit is for the actual visa interview with a Consular Officer. The National Visa Center (NVC) will schedule the date for this interview. It’s essential to complete the In-Person Document Review before the visa interview, as failure to do so may require rescheduling the appointment .
These changes aim to improve efficiency and minimize delays caused by incomplete documentation.
