₦airaland Forum

gracey22:
Is this what they have been with those who were interviewed after the ban?

Yes, employment based visas are immigrant visas.
Other immigrant visa categories are being interviewed in Lagos as well, interviews as usual but no visa issuance due to the ban.

The only downside is that your medicals will expire after 6months so if the ban is lifted and it expires then you'd need to repeat medicals.

yalo1234:
Oga I never asked anyone for anything that raises suspecion. I cant just post people's details openly without being sure. I dont think that's right. You yourself think about it, I just post everything about them here and it gets to them. Please tell me what exactly I am doing here that makes people to be careful dealing with me. Me thats openly asking for advice. Please think before you start accusing. I am even the one coming here saying I am not sure and asking for advise, I should start posting people's linkedIn in the open... the way some people behave online is funny.

You're the one being funny.
Why would a recruitment company be concerned about being private.

A recruitment firm that you had to beg for invitation letter? What exactly were they inviting you to in the letter? What business reason would the letter have

Yet you're concerned about the privacy of a recruitment agency that told you via a call that you can NOT process normal work visa

Latvia recruitment agency for Lithuania based company.

Why would a job that needs you then leave you to handle how you get there?
If you are such an ideal candidate why isn't the company handling your immigration

Saintto12345:
They just send a friend of my IV from Lagos embassy last week been 12 Feb 2026,is it advisable to attend or reschedule the IV

Attend pls, you can not reschedule this isn't non immigrant visa
The interview will go on as usual, they would just not issue the visa because of the ban. Once the ban is called off the applicant will be called back to submit passport or you contact the embassy that you were interviewed and the ban has been lifted.

gracey22:
Hello, can anyone enlighten me about immunization requirment for the IV interview

It would be part of your medical so the medical facility they tell you to go to will list the immunizations you need. It'll be covered by the medicals fees you pay.

Goodness081:
Hi everyone, I am a student and would be interning in Tribeca, lower Manhattan, Newyork this summer for 3 months. Pls I need cost friendly tips on rentals, Shortlet or shared apartments within this location.

Spareroom.com

Leasebreak

They do short term rentals.
Note as long as your rental is about 1 hr commute from you internship location you'll be fine.
Lower manhattan can be pricey but not impossible

Or utilise your student services at your school, especially if they have social media. Just post, there might be others interning in NYC who are searching

LadyLegalEagle:
They are all being held in jails awaiting deportation or sometimes jail sentences to serve before deportation. If their home country refuses the deportation planes entry, they will be sent to be held in detention centers in Rwanda and other countries.
This will cause them to be banned from entering North America, many South American countries, and several European countries that share information with the US. More are being captured daily. These people are ruining the chances of travel for many law abiding Nigerians.

Wow

IrepChrist:
Good morning everyone, I have carefully observed the trajectory of this forum in recent time and I must say we are beginning to derail from its fundamental purposes, which is basically to support those who are still currently in Nigeria waiting for approvals at USCIS, documents qualification at the NVC and interview stage.

Despite the ban please and please we should stick to the purpose. I am suggesting we declare a day of fast every week till something positive happens and whether you are Muslim or Christian it doesn't matter. I need all your support on this.

If you are ready I want atleast 10 persons to like this comment in affirmative.

Then we can decide on the day of the week.

Please note, I am being in the US for approximately 5yrs and this forum was a blessing to me.I am waiting for my wife and kids to join me soon.

Did your family get an interview date before the partial ban?
If they did then they should attend as usual. Once ban is lifted then visa would be issued.
If they didn't then you should still get interview date.

Also explore the exemptions in the proclamation if you can use that National Interest Waiver route for case by case exceptions determined by Secretary of State or Secretary of Homeland Services.
People who work in say Fed agencies or army/navy/airforce/ national guard might be able explore that as a case
Or those in high in demand skills ...its a long shot but its.

Finally you might want to explore processing your US citizenship if you haven't already.
I know currently adjucation for Nig passport holders in the US is on hold however processing is on going.
Once you have citizenship it might speed up the process for your wife and kids despite the ban

JaySterling:
Since 19 African countries have been banned

Can we still travel to the USA ?

If your visa is still valid, yes.
Prep for extra vetting at poe

Its Tax season

It's Tax season!

CutieKing:
Lol.

Seems some of you don't really understand what minimum wage means....please educate yourself the more.
Again, no state pays $17/hr minimum wage..

Actually NY its 17 per hr for NYC , long island and westchester then 16usd elsewhere for 2026.

It was 50 cents lower in 2025

nairabase:
Can we discuss L1 visas in this thread as well?

If yes, I’d like to know the success rate of L1 petition for Nigerians and if anyone who has gone through the L1 visa process successfully is willing to share their experience.

Thank you for your time.

Thats employer intra company transfer though.
Pretty straight forward since its your employer that initiates. Only person I know on nl worked in oil and gas.
Others I know of were from the uk, accounting firms and software firms consultants.

wuki:
I’m curious if interviews are still being entertained after the recent visa freeze. Are folks that have interview dates receiving cancellation notice and getting refunded?

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/14/full-list-75-countries-visa-processing-suspended

Link you shared specifically is for immigrant visas.

That being said proclamation 10998 partial banned visa issuance for B,F,M,J and immigrants visas for Nigerian passport holders from Jan1 2026.bwith some exemptions.
Further update does say that for B1 b2 visas those who apply and are eligible would be subject to. Visa bond based on visa officers discretion.

Us embassy website has said they are still conducting interviews which they are . Some ppl may meet the exemptions, others may be appltying for visa categories that are not included in the ban so they won't cancel interview appointments .

You can always reschedule

flourishing247:
For real about the POE?

Serious matter, USCIS released update that only those POEs

Kahyoba:
Alright, thank you very much

Jan 21st sorry

Dansakimotors:
Hello House,
My children I130 got approved in December just before the Ban on Immigration Visa. I need your advice on these points:
1) Should i still go ahead to create there profile on the NVC portal (Which entails paying the Fees)
2) Before these ban, How long typically would the process have taken to complete.
3)) The DNA part, how long does it take ( As am told it took a whole year for someone that did for his children months back)

Whats your children's PD ?
Are they IR?

The ban is currently on visa issuance sp it doesn't affect processing so go ahead and continue processing. Even if the ban didn't exist your kids still have to wait awhile because delays from those ahead of you
So its better you do your pricessing

glorious23:
Honestly. I don’t even know what to do again. I have appointment in March . Mine is for tourism was hoping to travel later in the year. Do I reschedule the appointment or what? Please any guidance will be appreciated. Has anyone gone for appointment recently ?

Attend, you've already paid. Note for b1b2 from Jan 21 2026 , you maybe Subject to visa bond. It is the officer that interviews you that determines if you pay and what you pay.

Since you said tourism, note you can only enter the US from 3 airports.
Boston Logan airport
Jfk New York
Washington DC Dulles

This would affect the flight airline you book because your port of entry must be one of these before you get to your final destination.

So think on this if this tourism trip is important for you.

InvestorHalal:
No development. I would advise you defer your admission.

The issue here is an F2 visa (three dependents), whose husband is already in the US serving in the interest of the US nation (don't mind my jokes here ). Will the consular officer pity them in this scenario? The interview was scheduled for January 6th. It was rescheduled to the 26th of January. Perhaps it would be best to reschedule for August, as there is currently no development regarding the ban.

F2 applicants should reschedule till after June 2026.
If they still want to visit said student they can apply for B1 B2 instead and probably make the trip during children's vacation time.
Note they maybe Subject to visa bond of BTW 5k-15k depending on consular discretion. Note b1 b2 is still 90days single entry so .
I do think f2 applicants have a case especially if the f1 student got a single entry visa (which would mean he can not travel to visit family) it means the only way family can see is if they visit . My thoughts though.

crowndb:
Greetings like minds..Is it a good idea to still process the F-1 Visa interview considering president Donald Trump's ban. Because right now I don't even know what to do next regards to this current situation or is there any development regarding the ban?.

Reschedule your date till after June 2026.

Ban is still in effect for F1 applicants

stacyadams:
1..as a minimum wage earner how long should one do the job before moving to other things?
2 i wan join millitary them say i go write asvab which involves maths and me no know anything bout maths..i go still write am like that and hope i pass the fitness test.
3what career is okay to look into,?
4 i opened an account with BOA,I i never pick up my CC yet..can you expentiate on how to build cc..between BOA and credit union which is better to bank with?
5 how long is cool to stay with your host before finding your way to avoid overstaying ur welcome?
6 are you of the opinion akata gehs are to be avoided ?
7 how una dey take toast woman for here i .

1. Concentrate on building work experience and some savings. Decide what career you want to do and plot your way there. After 6months please look for other jobs that you qualify for. If your career gets more pay with certificate courses take them. Best to find someone doing what you want do and research how to get there. Chatgpt is there, use it.
4. You can open with both banks, as you progress you can see what they offer.
2. You can join the military, check out reserves as well. There's navy , airforce so many options. And they pay for school too. So it has its benefits. Find out ppl who've joined and ask about their experience. The math's may not be that bad jare so look for study materials. Im sure reddit has threads on stuff like this.
5. Hmmm I'd say 6months, regardless make sure you contribute something to the household whilst you're there. Whether chores or taking up some bills.
I answered about CC and so did Ashiri.
Stay away from women. Use your time to understand the ulture of where you are.

sugaDaddy:
I understand that many of us have travelled and are finding our way in USA but please, let’s stick to the topic of this forum. For the past few days, there’s been a lot of discussion that has nothing to do with why this thread was created. Please, (I mean no offence but) if you want to discuss about employment, wages, oyinbo women 🤦🏾‍♂️, there are many threads that have been created for that.

Currently, there has been a lot of information concerning Trump’s immigration bans on many countries including Nigeria. We should focus more on this issues, and discuss on how to navigate this by sharing information and updates.

Most people here are at NVC processing stage (more or less) and are going through a lot (especially with all these immigration bans happening) so we should not derail this thread.

Like I said, there are other threads discussing different issues concerning America.

Thanks🙏🏾🙏🏾

I understand, nor vex

There are no updates for those at Consular processing stage that is interview scheduling as visas ca nnot be issued due to the partial ban.
Consular in lagos would still schedule interviews but wont be able to issue a visa. When the ban is reviewed then those who were interviewed already would be up for reconsideration.
Next time for review of the ban is June 2026, unless something changes before then.
The only disadvantage is if your medicals expire and you have to pay again.


Those who are yet to get to interview stage , then processing goes on as normal, nothing changes.

Im sure you know that the policy updates coming back to back affect a wide range of applicants for different visa tyoes both in and outside Nigeria. Only 10998 affects immigrant visas

Even OPT student applicants in the US collect join this restriction ..sigh.

cutedharmee:
I also have some questions please.
1. When can I have a credit card and which will you recommend been here for some months now and no one around me is saying anything about it.
2. What's the procedure in getting a credit card? Must I be employed?

As ashiri said, most banks wont offer you a credit card unless you have employment

You can get a secured creidit card though to start. Its basically you putting down say 300 or 500 dollars and the credit card company givies you the equivalent value as your Credit limit. Once you have shown your ability to use it and pay back for i think 6months then you get your money back and they convert it to a regular credit card with a limit.

As you progress pls ensure you first credit cards are 0% Apr for say 6 or 12 months so you can work with no interest. Interest rates and comsumer culture is what gets ppl in debt and limits what you can do in the US.

My first card was from Discover and it was a secured card. I then I eventually qualified from my bank. I watched a youtube video from Graham Stephan and he profiles good credit card options for beginners.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8KqZuOybds&pp=ygUgZ3JhaGFtIHN0ZXBoYW4gY3JlZGl0IGNhcmRzIDIwMjU%3D

You can try credit unions, some are pretty strong in some states and see what they can offer.

Learning about how a crsedit society works is important. Lastly we all came from majority cash societies where you bought based on what you had. Dont underestimate how important that is, it helps you regulate your appetite in buying..
.
I only spend on CC what i already have in cash. And if I have to spend what i dont have it should be on what appreciates in value..

Sometimes I watch the Ramsey show on Ytube, his busineess is about getting ppl out of debt. Listening to ppls stories on how they got into debt despite 6figure salaries is a lot of learning for me.

Kahyoba:
Thank you very much for your kind response.

So Ive confirmed you can consider applying for B1\B2 visa and if you're eligible its up to the visa officer to determine if you require a visa bond. Visa bond requirements start from Jan 31st

It's an option so you can try that, I would doubt a vo would keep families apart during a 3-4yr PhD especially since your husband can't travel to visit his family

stacyadams:
thank you very much for this wonderful piece,,been long i came to nairaland...very helpful...i have more questions to ask if you dont mind.thank you

Sure, you can go ahead and ask

lonikit:
Trump is really an immigrant enemy. I just hope a Democrat wins the next election.

Sigh
It's just back to back announcements , I can't keep up.
I don't even know what the staff are doing. Everyday week new directives. Heard today that some USCIS staff don't have work to do since some cases can not progress further.

Geist:
What airline did they use?

I have a valid b1/b2 issued in 2024 and expires in 2029 and my passport expires next year but I recently booked a flight and I am seeing this on Delta app. Could very well just be a generic message.

Did this stop you from booking the flight?
If it didn't, I'd say you should go to proclamation 10998 and print that section that says those with valid visas are exempt.
Just hold it just in case.

Note you might be subject to a visa bond ...it's not clear but you already have your visa so

earnvest:
Any idea about H4 processing times in this era of social media vetting?

Honestly I don't know.
What I do know is that processing has been longer in Nigeria

Kahyoba:
I posted my interview transcript to get advice on how to forge ahead and reapply. I did not post it for people like you and I have no time to engage you.

Based on the current proclamation 10998 they would not be able to issue you visa under the partial nan.
F2 circumstances would probably not qualify for the exemptions of the proclamation.
I'd say you can reapply if you get a date after June 2026 and by then we'd know if the ban would reversed.

Now the recent visa bond for B1/B2 that includes Nigeria might be a possibility but I don't know how this works for Nigeria since visa issuance is banned, that I'm not clear about
By next week I'll confirm, it might help in your case.

Endoscope:
Hi Efetobore,

Thank you for this. Looking at their official website and some photos someone posted on here, it looks like she does not qualify. I don't think visiting her son and new grandchild is a criteria nor is it in the interest of US National security. ( Unless there is a different criteria i am missing and would appreciate if you can share with me ) . This will also be her very first visa application and potential visit to America. She has been to UK and Canada and has a valid Canadian visa.

New information from the consulate website talks about bond payment at the discretion of the consult officer. This comes into effect on the 21st but her appointment is on the 15th January which is within the window of possibly not qualifying due to the ban.

I wonder if rescheduling it to later than the 21st and then thinking through this bond situation and if to go down that path would be an appropriate approach? Any thoughts ?

Reschedule your mum's interview date till after June 2026 , that's is when it's expected that the ban will be reviewed.

Your mum's purpose of visit would not qualify the exemptions in the proclamation 10998.
Not the proclamation is for B,F,M and J visas
Asides B, the other visas are related to scholars academic and non academic scholars. These other categories have more likely hood to provide documentation to meet the exemptions.
So the consulate won't cancel appointments because there will be some cases that meet the exemption clauses

internationalman:
About washing our first paycheck; you just reminded me of Nigeria about how me and my guys made it compulsory for anyone to wash any little progress made with drinks. That country is fun. Nothing beats living among your kinds. Here's is even more fun on it's own, but for someone who's lived first 3 decades of his life in Nigeria, nothing can ever take the Nigerianess in me away. Whenever I see a Nigerian at my place of work, the way we communicate with joy in pidgin English makes the American folks jealous and at the same time marvel. Some even show interest in trying to learn it. I must say I'm also lucky to have a lot of Nigerians at my workplace. They have helped me a lot..

I go send you appreciation card to wash the salary 😂😂😂 you really try for everyone here.

Na so,
Pidgin sweet. I'm glad you're surrounded by people.helping you. It's a new world.

Horlaholuwatiki:
Pls, is it Birth Certificate or attestation; issued by the National Population Commission

Also, can one use the one given by those local govt council or online

Birth Certificate issued by Local government is fine to use online.

When were you born?

mk3jax:
August 2023

Attend your interview as normal.