The Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, Mr. David Greene has revealed that the embassy has conducted interviews with more than 150,000 Nigerian applicants for US visas, along with 30,000 students seeking visas.
Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja, Greene affirmed the embassy’s dedication to addressing all issues related to visa processing.
He said, “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.
“This is in addition to 30,000 students. Hundreds of thousands of students have had the opportunity to seek visas from the U.S.
“We are doing the best we can to get proper ways for all the categories and after having an enormous backlog as a result of COVID-19, and all that.
“We have made great progress though. In March we instituted a five-year term for visas to the U.S.”
He advised individuals intending to travel to the U.S. to apply well in advance and ensure that their visa applications are associated with specific events or purposes.
“This is because we do acknowledge that there is a backlog and we will do what we can to make sure people who need a warrant visa to the U.S. can get them,” he said.
