US ‘Drop Box’ Visa: Nigerians Can Make Interview Waiver Appointments Online
- Fresh details have emerged about the drop box visa processing option at the United States embassy in Nigeria
- A source at the United States Department of State said Nigerians can still apply for the 'Drop Box' visa online
- The US 'DropBox' service allows eligible applicants to renew their visas without an in-person interview
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Lagos state - Nigerians can apply for the drop box visa processing option on the United States embassy website.
A source at the United States Department of State declared that “qualified applicants in Nigeria can make Interview Waiver appointments online,” otherwise known as “Drop Box”.
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As reported by The Nation, an email was sent to a contact at the Department of State to find out if the “Drop Box” for visa applicants in Nigeria has stopped.
The inquiry was made following a report that the service was allegedly removed from the appointment booking system in Lagos.
What is is US 'Drop Box' visa application
The 'Drop Box' service allows eligible applicants to renew their visas without an in-person interview.
Applicants for drop box service have to meet certain conditions, which include a prior U.S. visa that expired within the last 24 months, the visa must have been issued in Nigeria as a full-validity, multiple-entry visa.
Also, the applicants must have no record of overstaying, working without authorisation, or having criminal convictions in the United States.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of State in August 2020 expanded visa eligibility, allowing those whose visas expired within 48 months to apply through the drop box system.
Legit.ng had reported that the United States Embassy in Nigeria announced that they have moved to a new service provider.
The US mission in Nigeria indicated that, under this new service provider, visa appointments can be booked online.
The embassy made this announcement alongside the link to the website with all the information required.
Ribadu fumes as Canada denies Defence Chief, others visas
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, said the Canadian government can go to hell.
Ribadu said it is painful and disrespectful for the Canadian embassy to deny Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, and other senior military officials visas.
According to Ribadu, visa denial is a motivation and reason to work hard to make Nigeria thrive and great again.
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