Eligible Nigerian Students Can Renew Visas Without Interviews- U.S. Govt

The Press Office, Public Affairs Section (U.S.), Consulate General, Lagos, Nigeria, announced this through a statement made available to Daily Independent on Wednesday.

The statement noted that to qualify for the procedure, the student “Must be physically in Nigeria, renewing a student visa that is still valid or has expired within the past 24 months and are renewing your visa either to: Continue participation in the same major course of study even if at a different institution; or “Attend the same institution even if in a different major course of study.”

The U.S. Consulate General noted that “By scheduling a no-interview student visa renewal appointment, you’ll be able to drop off your passport at a DHL location in Lagos, on a date and time you schedule using the Consulate’s online booking system.”

The statement assured that the U.S. Mission in Nigeria is committed to returning the student’s passport within two weeks from the appointment date and will prioritize any required follow-up interviews.

The statement reads: “To schedule a no-interview student visa renewal appointment, go to www.ustraveldocs.com/ng and follow the instructions.

“On the day and time of your scheduled appointment, visit a designated DHL facility to drop off your application with the following documents: A printout of your submission letter (printed from www.ustraveldocs.com/ng); A DS-160 completed in the last six months; An approved I-20;  A receipt for your I-901 SEVIS fee; Your passport containing the expired student visa (if that passport has expired, a current valid passport must be included); and a passport photograph taken in the last six months meeting these requirements.

The statement advised “Applicants who do not meet the above criteria to visit and schedule a regular appointment at www.ustraveldocs.com/ng.

“Scheduled applicants who qualify for the no-interview student visa renewal based on the above criteria can cancel their appointments and re-apply at this link.

“If you do not qualify for a no-interview student visa renewal, please do not cancel your appointment.”