Visa Hitches Would Soon Be A Thing Of The Past- U.S. Embassy Assures Nigerians

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has assured that visa troubles will soon be a thing of the past, as the mission is doing everything in its power to address such challenges.

Mr David Greene, Charge d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Nigeria made this known while assuring visa applicants that the mission is committed to resolving all visa-related issues.

Greene pledged during an interview with newsmen in Abuja.

“When it comes to visas specifically, well of course it is a simple fact, the demand for visa appointments outnumbers the supply.

“So, those appointments are available and we are doing everything we can to address that gap. What folks do not know is that this year we have interviewed more than 150,000 Nigerians.

“We have made great progress though. In March we instituted a five-year term for visas to the U.S.,” he added.

He urged people who want to visit the United States to apply early and to make sure their visa requests were related to specific events.

“The demand for visa appointments exceeds the supply, but we want to reassure the public that appointments are available, and we are actively working to address this challenge,” Greene stated.

In detailing the embassy’s efforts, Greene highlighted significant progress made despite the backlog resulting from COVID-19.

Applying early and aligning visa requests with specific events will enhance the efficiency of the process.”