O. R. SalahudeenIf you are a Nigerian intend travelling to the United States you need a visa as a prerequisite for entry. The type of visa you apply for will depend on the purpose of your visit to the United States of America. In this article, we will be explaining US visa requirements for Nigerians – full details, for your information.
US Visa Requirements For Nigerians
Recently, there is an increase in the number of who apply for a visa to travel out of the country, some are so desperate to move out that they can do anything to get a visa. Some in the process of getting a visa has been used, dupe and all sort of criminal acts involve. for you to be permitted to stay or gain entrance to any country, you must have a satisfactory document backing your stay in such a country. Many countries require different documents some require different steps and processes in getting what is required of staying in that country. Research has demonstrated that a majority of youths are ready to leave the shore of the country in a bid for many things that are not available in the country. Some are planning to move out in a bid for treating a disease that was diagnosed yet has no medical expert in Nigeria or has no medical apparatus to take care of such cases. Many wished to travel for exploration and know more about other countries.
No country will open their border for the inflow of people from a different country for no reason, some even place an embargo on some countries from accessing their country. Some required a visa that is valid for a different period and for a different purpose which most of the time, if not presented at the place of entrance such visitors will be deported back to their various countries. Some visa is time-bound and if at the time of expiration it is not duly renewed, such visitor will be sent back to his or her country. And for those that opt-in for a visa for a special purpose, if at the attainment of such program they are still in the border of the country, it is an illegal act.
TYPES OF VISA IN NIGERIA
Before discussing US visa requirements for Nigeria citizens’ full details, it is important we know and acquits ourselves with the types of visa so as to know the one you are about requesting or applying for, it should no longer look strange to you. These are the various type of US visas common in Nigeria.
B Visa (B1 /B2) – This is the category of visa which is for Medical, Tourist, and Business visitor.
F1 Visa – this visa is meant for Students.
K-3 this type of visa someone who has a Spouse in the U.S. and the person is a is Citizen
K-1 this is meant or called the Fiancé Visa
L-1 this type of visa is meant for Intra- Company Transfer.
J-1 this is the type of visa for Exchange Visitor
O-1 this visa is meant for Extraordinary Ability Worker
H-1B this is a visa for Specialty Work
H-2B this visa is meant for Temporary Work
E-1/E-2 this is a visa meant for Investors
US VISITOR / TEMPORARY VISA.
This type of visa which is meant for the visitor is a type of visa for immigrant persons desiring to enter the United States temporarily for business (B-1) or for tourism, pleasure, or medical treatment (B-2). The following are the activities permitted with a visitor visa:
BUSINESS (B-1) UNITED STATES VISA:
This allows the visitor to consult with the business his or her associates, attend a seminar that is scientific, professional, educational, or business conference or convention settle an estate to negotiate a contract.
TOURISM AND VISIT TO THE US (B-2 VISA):
This type of visa commonly called Tourism/vacation or holiday visit with associates or relatives’ medical treatment/attention or part of social events hosted by father, social, or workshop organizations organized by a beginner in a particular event, sports, musical, or contest, which are usually free without an attachment of any form of fee and always in development of skills or participating enrollment in a short recreational course of study.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A US VISITOR VISA?
There are various ways and procedures you need to follow to apply for a visa. The stages, order of these steps, and how you finish them always differ. There is a lot of company out there that can help in getting all this done without stress from your own side.
TRAVEL FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT IN THE US
If you are to travel for medical treatment in the US or you have a relative who is to travel either for a diagnosis in the US or for a treatment that is not available in Nigeria., the consular officer may demand further documents at your visa interview, which may include:
Medical diagnosis results from your country doctor or physician, fully stating the nature of the sickness and the reason for you to travel down to the US for treatment. A letter from a U.S physician or medical hospital in the U.S., showing the wiliness to treat that specific ailment and enlisting the projected duration and cost of treatment (which should include the hospitalization fees, doctors’ fees, and all medical-related expenses). Proof that your medical, transportation and living expenses in the U.S. will be paid. This may take the form of a bank statement of account or other statements showing income/savings or a copy of certified income tax returns (either person’s own, the organization paying for your treatment or your own).
HOW TO APPLY FOR A US VISIT-VISA
To apply for this type of visa, there are various steps and procedures to apply for a US visa in Nigeria. The steps to follow in this are listed below for a clearer idea.
You will need an Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 – this has been previously dealt with.
Passport/Photo – while filling the form online, there is a particular section for you to upload your passport/photo as the occasion may demand while completing the online Form DS-160.
STILL ON US VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR NIGERIANS – FULL DETAILS
HOW TO SCHEDULE A US VISA INTERVIEW
After filling and apply for the visa online, what you need do next is to schedule an appointment for your visa interview in the US embassy which is located in Abuja, and others in Lagos.
your interview date may differ as a result of differences in season, your visa category, your location but it is always advisable to apply as early as you can why ply for this visa.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR US VISA INTERVIEW
The first thing you need to do is to pay the compulsory fee before your interview date. After that you need adequate preparation while planning for this, failure to plan well can result in either approval or forfeiture of your visa.
US VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR NIGERIANS – FULL DETAILS
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR A US-VISIT VISA
Before going for the interview and another related event as touching your visa, you need to have documents available so as to avoid some unseen situation.
- You need an international passport that is valid i.e. that can take you for the time you will be staying in the US.
- You will need your DS-160 confirmation application page
- You will need a receipt for the fee payment from either the bank teller and others
- If your passport or photo refused to upload, you are required to bring a set photograph format to the venue.
- Documents showing the purpose of your travelling and your evidence to show you can foot your bill.
- Other documents or files may be sent after you must have qualified for the visa
- Employment is evident.
US FIANCÉ(E) VISA – K-1 VISA.
The fiancé Visa for the United States is generally known as a K-1 visa for a nonimmigrant who has a fiancé in the United States of America and she or he is a citizen.
The K-1 visa allows a foreign-spouse of a citizen to travel to the US and officially marry his or her fiancé in a space of 90 days after his arrival. After their wedding, the citizen of US will then apply to change his or her status to be permanent residents after meeting with the appropriate body responsible for registration in the United States.
CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES (USCIS).
This is a body solely responsible for registering a new immigrant to the united states of America in a bid of engaging their various fiancée. This body ensures the new immigrant is given a permanent card as a resident of the United States of America immediately after the two are done with their wedding, and the K2 visas will be given to the immigrant if after the wedding they have children of their own.
CONCLUSION ON US VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR NIGERIANS – FULL DETAILS
We have look at various types of visas, we have also briefly discussed each of these visas types and their requirements. Also, we have to be able to establish the fact that for all sets or reasons you have the urge to travel there are different visa types that are available for all. Note, all these visas and its requirements are put in place so as to enable accountability on the number of people entering the country and exiting out of the country at every point in time, so we have prepared all relative information that will be handy and helpful for you, sit back and carefully look at the requirements.
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