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Efetobore1980:
OIS are working in tandem with the U.S embassy and they get first hand information that you as a layman cannot get. Besides, is drop-box the only duty of OIS ? Do you know the meaning of the grammar obsolete?

Okay let's forget about that. What did your contact at the U.S embassy say about the B1/B2 visa application? We are waiting to read from you.

You see how he said to the best of his knowledge. Even he is using tentative language unlike you. And he works in the embassy. So he might not even be sure.

Even though he works in the embassy, he is not privy to some certain information because he as a Nigerian cannot be in those sensitive departments at the us embassy.

In light of that, is it now OIS that will be more informed than him, or you that doesn’t work there. No!

And I’m not saying all of this to sound rude to you or uncanny. I’m saying let’s be real with ourselves and only speak facts that are factual and not what we think or wha we feel. As for me, I will do my interview and come back here to update the thread in the situation. I will also try to ask relevant questions at the embassy that will be useful to this group

Efetobore1980:
OIS are working in tandem with the U.S embassy and they get first hand information that you as a layman cannot get. Besides, is drop-box the only duty of OIS ? Do you know the meaning of the grammar obsolete?

Okay let's forget about that. What did your contact at the U.S embassy say about the B1/B2 visa application? We are waiting to read from you.

I assumed drop box was the only duty of OIS because normal interview pickups are done at dhl. In that case, the fact that Dropbox has been stopped, obsolete will be the proper word to use in this situation.

Maybe you can google the meaning to see

Efetobore, Hopefully you are right but till we see someone with an approved visa, it makes sense to believe Lekan.

About the equal opportunities thing, that’s BS. It like saying I (as a Nigerian) can contest for American presidency. Some roles are critical and meant for security cleared citizens eg VOs.

Efetobore1980:
You are kinda funny. Do you think I and the elites on Nairaland are primary school pupils you can share biscuit and coca cola to ? We should just believe the message you posted came from the embassy staff ? Okay post the staff id card and employment letter. If you cannot do that I won't believe you till ages. That is to tell you the level of my IQ.

Stop assumption. There are many Nigerian staffs inside the embassy in the core departments because the US embassy employ with equal opportunity. That message you posted is not from any staff of the embassy. It's an artificial created.

Efetobore1980:
You are kinda funny. Do you think I and the elites on Nairaland are primary school pupils you can share biscuit and coca cola to ? We should just believe the message you posted came from the embassy staff ? Okay post the staff id card and employment letter. If you cannot do that I won't believe you till ages. That is to tell you the level of my IQ.

Stop assumption. There are many Nigerian staffs inside the embassy in the core departments because the US embassy employ with equal opportunity. That message you posted is not from any staff of the embassy. It's an artificial created.

Bro this your statement is low level thinking. So you think I would go out of my way to create a message to prove something to you who I don’t know from Adam? Is this the sort of thing you would do? Because your message ricks of insecurity.

I’m dumbfounded. To think that you’re the one giving people information like a visa expert and you think like this

Keyword is dual citizenship. ie Nigerian-American, you said Nigerian without hyphenating.

Efetobore1980:
Mr Mighty, I am 100% certain that Lekan is fabricating messages on NL. The last message he posted from a U.S embassy staff has exposed him. No U.S embassy staff is authorized to openly or secretly tell you that U.S embassy has not issued any visa since the temporary ban commenced, and that the interview the embassy is conducting is a formality. I repeat, if your blood sister or brother works inside the embassy truly then that message cannot come out from his or her mouth.

About the equal opportunity, I thought you personally have been going in and out of Nigeria and the United States, so do you want to tell me that you don't know the meaning of equal opportunity? The highest administrative office inside all the U.S embassy is the USCIS and any Nigerian with dual citizenship can be posted into the office. That is not even our argument, how will you as a Nigerian contest for the U.S presidency? Was that the argument?

Lekan has been posting fabricated and unnecessary fears about the temporary ban. Okay do you also believe, Mr Mighty, that no single US visa has been issued since the beginning of work at the U.S embassy in Lagos and Abuja in this year 2026. Do you believe it ?

You can't be using Nairaland (as a specimen) to judge the whole of Nigeria. Posting visa success on NL is voluntary and not posting doesn't mean that no visa has been issued.

AdisaMighty:
Keyword is dual citizenship. ie Nigerian-American, you said Nigerian without hyphenating.

This Efetobore crash out is alarming. He doesn’t know he is self sabotaging himself.

@efetobore At a point I used to think you were an expert in this USA visa thing, I even used to think you were an embassy staff too.

Look at you here exposing how you think and your assumptions based on what you feel.

Bro, me I’m chilling, I’m good, end of month I will do my interview and come back here with review, I’ve posted what an embassy staff ‘believes’ is going on (you know why I like the embassy staff’s reply, it’s because he used the phrase to the best of his knowledge’. Imaging an embasssy staff saying that and Efetobore that knows the receptionist at OIS coming to tell us he is 10000% sure it is like this. I did Dropbox last year, no OIS staff is in any place to give you update about embassy doings.

All of this being said, Efetobore your crash out is so unnecessary, it’s almost like you want to be so important on this group that you are fighting the thought of us having an open opinion about what is going on at the embassy which till now we still don’t know.

Pipe low. Let people that have gone there this year come forward. Let’s rely on credible information rather that what you feel is happening.

Efetobore1980:
Stop fooling yourselves. You applied for drop box last year , you are still going for an appointment soon. Next year 2027 you will still do the same. Don't you know that there is history on your Nairaland profiles ?

I am not against travel agents antics but don't deceive or mislead people because of your personal gains. I am not an embassy staff but you should be in primary -3 when I started the U.S visa processing works. I graduated from travel agent to International Travel consultant (strictly on U.S visas). Hence, my higher IQ to resist deception.

Anyways, do you have the $15,000 bond ? because you can't get the visa without it based on your last year 221g refusal..

Mr expert, if you really were an expert you would know that 221g is not denial. But clearly you’re not an expert even though you have willingly told us here that you are 50+ years of age.

I did Dropbox, got called in hence the 221g and I got my visa 3 months single entry. Didn’t use it of course because it was too late for what I wanted to do in USA and I had elsewhere to travel to for work and Now I’m back here applying for another visa.

Thank you again for taking your time to go through my profile to prove my point that there really is a problem with you. You seem like a very insecure of controlling person. I have done you no wrong by letting people know that something else might be happening at the embassy as opposed to ‘your opinion’ and that we should wait and rely on facts.

Anyway, I don’t expect this ban to linger for too long anymore based on the bilateral relations we are seeing between Nigeria and USA at the moment but when the ban is lifted and applications start flowing, people here now will never forget. Your credibility has been shattered, as a person and then as a visa expert.

Efetobore1980:
Bàba Sàlá the jester 😀 221g is a temporary denial , therefore, it is still a denial on the day of your interview because while others go home with visa- pick up slip you went home with 221 denial slip which can still resulted to permanent denial.

Look, we know ourselves. Let's keep posting only the truth and the direct information from the U.S embassy on Nairaland and let's stop creating unnecessary fear.

What do you mean on the day of my interview. Do you know what Dropbox is and how it works? I clearly stated earlier that when I was called in for interview I was issued the visa. They just had to clarify somethings from previous visits.

I don’t know if you’re intentionally being confused or you don’t know how the visa process works. 221g from Dropbox means you’re going in for interview. Maybe you’re not aware.

All that being said, let’s be posting credible information here and when you have an opinion that is not factual, you owe to the people to know. Imagine people that have been influenced by all the rubbish you’ve been saying here since Jan 1 only for us to find out this weekend that you’ve only just been running your mouth. (Apologies for using rubbish, not to insult you but it’s the perfect description of what you’ve been feeding people here). Someone new would come to this thread and think you’re an embassy staff or even the American ambassador to Nigeria.

Pipe low bro. Let the ban play its course. Let the people with first hand experience come and talk.

There is a great deal of speculation circulating on this issue. The reality is that Nigeria is currently subject to a temporary visa restriction affecting certain categories, particularly the commonly applied-for B1/B2 visas. While the U.S. visa application portal for these categories remains open and interview dates may still appear available, this should not be misconstrued as confirmation that visas are being issued under the affected classifications.

From an administrative standpoint, it is understandable why the embassy may keep the application system operational. A complete suspension or formal halt could trigger refund obligations and significant procedural complications. However, the practical implication remains, applicants bear the financial and time risk.

It is therefore prudent for individuals to exercise sound judgment and temporarily pause applications under the affected categories rather than incur avoidable expenses.

For those encouraging continued applications, it would be reasonable to present verifiable evidence of any visa issuances within the restricted categories since the Presidential Proclamation took effect.

Ultimately, decisions should be guided by facts and documented outcomes not optimism unsupported by evidence.

This reflects a shallow line of reasoning driven more by wishful thinking than verifiable facts. It is important to approach such matters with evidence and sound analysis rather than assumptions.

If there is a claim that the U.S. Embassy has lifted the restriction and replaced it with a bond requirement, then credible, official communication should be provided to substantiate that position. Assertions of that magnitude require documented proof, not speculation.

Unfortunately, public discourse often suffers when opinions are presented as facts without proper verification. An objective situation should be assessed based on documented evidence, not on what one hopes to be true.


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IvoryT:
This reflects a shallow line of reasoning driven more by wishful thinking than verifiable facts. It is important to approach such matters with evidence and sound analysis rather than assumptions.

If there is a claim that the U.S. Embassy has lifted the restriction and replaced it with a bond requirement, then credible, official communication should be provided to substantiate that position. Assertions of that magnitude require documented proof, not speculation.

Unfortunately, public discourse often suffers when opinions are presented as facts without proper verification. An objective situation should be assessed based on documented evidence, not on what one hopes to be true.

1. You are wasting your time trying to relate in a reasonable manner with Efetobore

2. The us embassy did actually mention the bond system of paying $5k,$10k or $15k if you are eligible for the visa. But no further information has come out since then. Eligibility could mean a lot of things, there a whole lot of other non immigrant categories besides b1/b2. So nothing has been particularly addressed about the bond situation and no participating witness has come out here to share their experience at the embassy. That is where the issue is. Efetobore is here trying to force medicine down our throats.

3. It may be good people halt their visa applications for now at the same time there might be a scenario where visas are being issued. We do not have information to be on either side. So we need people that have experienced what is going on to let us know.

4. Lastly, I will mention it again that trying to relate with Efetobore is a waste of your time. He clearly believes he is above all of us in age, reasoning and authority.

Thousand of applicants, still no evidence of 1 single approval. Best believe there is a ban, and no one is getting approved.

[quote author=Efetobore1980 post=138403835][/quote]

I am fully aware and I believe many others are as well of the bond requirement applicable to eligible U.S. visa applicants, as this was clearly communicated by the U.S. Embassy.

However, the issue here is different. There has been no official communication from the U.S. Embassy indicating that the temporary restriction on the affected visa categories has been lifted and replaced with a bond requirement. Until such formal clarification is issued, any assertion to that effect remains unsubstantiated

Ask the relevant questions during your visa interview and provide feedback here afterward.

Lekan2348:
1. You are wasting your time trying to relate in a reasonable manner with Efetobore

2. The us embassy did actually mention the bond system of paying $5k,$10k or $15k if you are eligible for the visa. But no further information has come out since then. Eligibility could mean a lot of things, there a whole lot of other non immigrant categories besides b1/b2. So nothing has been particularly addressed about the bond situation and no participating witness has come out here to share their experience at the embassy. That is where the issue is. Efetobore is here trying to force medicine down our throats.

3. It may be good people halt their visa applications for now at the same time there might be a scenario where visas are being issued. We do not have information to be on either side. So we need people that have experienced what is going on to let us know.

4. Lastly, I will mention it again that trying to relate with Efetobore is a waste of your time. He clearly believes he is above all of us in age, reasoning and authority.

Avoid attempting to win an argument without grounding your position in verifiable facts. What you shared is already widely known and is not the issue under discussion.

Kindly take the time to carefully review the information provided below to gain proper factual clarity before responding further. Thank you.

Visa Bond Requirement
• The U.S. Department of State has expanded a visa bond program that applies to certain non-immigrant visas (especially B-1/B-2 business and tourist visas) for nationals of several countries including Nigeria. Under this program, eligible applicants may be required to post a refundable bond of $5,000, $10,000, or up to $15,000 at the time of visa issuance, as determined by a consular officer during the interview.
• This bond requirement does not guarantee visa issuance it is just one part of the U.S. government’s compliance measures tied to overstay and screening concerns.

Temporary Visa Restrictions / Bans
• Separately, the U.S. government implemented broader travel and visa restrictions under Presidential Proclamation 10998, effective January 1, 2026. This expanded travel ban includes partial or full suspensions of certain visa categories (including B-1/B-2, F, M, J, and some immigrant visas) for nationals of many countries, including Nigeria.
• Under that policy, nationals of affected countries who are outside the United States and do not hold a valid existing visa may not be issued new visas in the restricted categories even if the online system shows interview slots.

Has the Temporary Restriction/Ban Been Lifted?
No official statement from the U.S. Embassy or the Department of State has confirmed that the temporary restriction/banned status on the affected visa categories (like B-1/B-2 for Nigeria) has been lifted.
• There is no verified embassy announcement that the ban has been removed and replaced simply with the visa bond requirement.

How the Two Policies Relate
• The visa bond program is a policy on financial compliance for certain visa issuances.
• The temporary visa restrictions/ban is a separate travel restriction policy tied to national security and screening, under a Presidential Proclamation.
These two can exist simultaneously, but the existence of the bond requirement doesn’t automatically mean that the temporary bans have been lifted.

Practical Implication
Until there is explicit, official communication from the U.S. Embassy or State Department saying the temporary visa restriction on affected categories has ended, the safest assumption is that the restriction remains in effect, and the availability of interview slots* does not necessarily guarantee visa issuance

Efetobore1980:
@IvoryT, I think you have not read the attached ? Go through it and apologize to me or are you the same Lekan 😀

@AdisaMighty above posted that there is thousands of interview but no single visa issuance. Sir can you post just 15 different visa denial slips you have seen from January 2026 till date ? Or you just assumed that thousands are being denied?

@Lekan and @IvoryT, Mr Adisa also supported my claim that B1/B2 visa application is still going on regardless of visa is issued or not.

If your visa is denied that means that you are not qualified. It is not because of the ban.

IvoryT:
Avoid attempting to win an argument without grounding your position in verifiable facts. What you shared is already widely known and is not the issue under discussion.

Kindly take the time to carefully review the information provided below to gain proper factual clarity before responding further. Thank you.

Visa Bond Requirement
• The U.S. Department of State has expanded a visa bond program that applies to certain non-immigrant visas (especially B-1/B-2 business and tourist visas) for nationals of several countries including Nigeria. Under this program, eligible applicants may be required to post a refundable bond of $5,000, $10,000, or up to $15,000 at the time of visa issuance, as determined by a consular officer during the interview.
• This bond requirement does not guarantee visa issuance it is just one part of the U.S. government’s compliance measures tied to overstay and screening concerns.

Temporary Visa Restrictions / Bans
• Separately, the U.S. government implemented broader travel and visa restrictions under Presidential Proclamation 10998, effective January 1, 2026. This expanded travel ban includes partial or full suspensions of certain visa categories (including B-1/B-2, F, M, J, and some immigrant visas) for nationals of many countries, including Nigeria.
• Under that policy, nationals of affected countries who are outside the United States and do not hold a valid existing visa may not be issued new visas in the restricted categories even if the online system shows interview slots.

Has the Temporary Restriction/Ban Been Lifted?
No official statement from the U.S. Embassy or the Department of State has confirmed that the temporary restriction/banned status on the affected visa categories (like B-1/B-2 for Nigeria) has been lifted.
• There is no verified embassy announcement that the ban has been removed and replaced simply with the visa bond requirement.

How the Two Policies Relate
• The visa bond program is a policy on financial compliance for certain visa issuances.
• The temporary visa restrictions/ban is a separate travel restriction policy tied to national security and screening, under a Presidential Proclamation.
These two can exist simultaneously, but the existence of the bond requirement doesn’t automatically mean that the temporary bans have been lifted.

Practical Implication
Until there is explicit, official communication from the U.S. Embassy or State Department saying the temporary visa restriction on affected categories has ended, the safest assumption is that the restriction remains in effect, and the availability of interview slots* does not necessarily guarantee visa issuance

The thing is that I’m still on the edge. I believe visas are being issued and that they are not.

I’ve seen enough information pointing at the two. But I know how emabassy dealings can be especially after going through that sudden wait last year for Dropbox that took 8 weeks. I know for a fact that nobody can know what is going on internally.

Only people that go there can actually get a glimpse of what’s going on.

We just need facts from people that have gone. Nothing can be conclusive till then.

I think we all get that expect for Efetobore. It’s shameful how he has handled this whole situation. It’s just giving tyranny and facism on the group.

Efetobore1980:
Stop fooling yourselves. You applied for drop box last year , you are still going for an appointment soon. Next year 2027 you will still do the same. Don't you know that there is history on your Nairaland profiles ?

I am not against travel agents antics but don't deceive or mislead people because of your personal gains. I am not an embassy staff but you should be in primary -3 when I started the U.S visa processing works. I graduated from travel agent to International Travel consultant (strictly on U.S visas). Hence, my higher IQ to resist deception.

Anyways, do you have the $15,000 bond ? because you can't get the visa without it based on your last year 221g refusal..

So you are back with this ID and continue doing the same nonsense that got all your IDs banned 2yrs ago? I thought you have learned your lessons, now you will.

@All

Please lets not derail this thread with pointless argument and allow this thread to serve its purpose.

Thank you

Debbieeeeeee:
If you have a valid visa you can travel.

Please start new part of this thread.

Thank you

justwise:
Please start new part of this thread.

Thank you

Good day everyone. My question is not related to this but I would still like to ask just incase someone has the information i need. I have a valid b1/b2 tourist visa valid till 2029. i have previously been in the US about 3 times before now and I plan visiting again in March 2026. I bought my roundtrip ticket last year with the intention to visit a family friend and stay there for about 4 months. However, with the recent updates and news flying around, I heard that the i-94 stamped for people who have travelled this year is just a few days (hearsay). Now my question is this, should i carrry on with my plan of staying in the US from march to July (4 months) or reschedule my return flight to stay for just a few weeks? If i carry on with my previous plan of spending 4 months, will i be admitted by the CBP officer or will my duration of stay raise unnecessary questions/concerns or even denial at the port of entry?
Any advice or useful information from recent travelers will be appreciate.
Thanks in advance.