US Embassy Reschedules Visa Interviews for Nigerians
Nigerians to Receive New Dates for Visa Interviews
The United States Department of State has announced that Nigerian visa applicants affected by recent technical glitches will have their interviews rescheduled. The system issues, which have since been resolved, disrupted scheduled interviews and caused uncertainty among applicants.
Key Details:
Cause of Disruptions: A partial systems outage led to challenges in the visa application process, resulting in missed interviews and disrupted travel plans for many Nigerian applicants.
Current Status: Jennifer Johnson, Press Officer in the Office of Public and Congressional Affairs, Bureau of Consular Affairs, stated that all consular operations have resumed normal functionality. Applicants whose interviews were affected by the outage will be notified about rescheduling.
Previous System Changes: In the past year, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria transitioned to a new visa appointment system aimed at streamlining scheduling processes at the Abuja embassy and Lagos consulate. However, the implementation faced challenges, leading to increased wait times and complications for applicants.
Advice for Affected Applicants:
Await Notification: Applicants whose interviews were disrupted should await direct communication from the U.S. embassy or consulate regarding rescheduling. It’s essential to monitor official channels for updates.
Avoid Rescheduling Independently: Attempting to reschedule independently may lead to further complications. It’s advisable to follow the guidance provided by the consular authorities.
For more information and updates, applicants can visit the official U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria website.