₦airaland Forum

Ak4me:
Okay, I agree with you but I want to ask 2 questions
1. What will be the faith of those that are scheduled for Interview in January and February 2026 respectively, will the interview still go ahead?
2. Also, will the embassy still send IL to any applicants that are current based on VB monthly.

For Q1
Unless the consulate reschedule your dates to before Jan 1st, the consulate won't be able to issue the immigrant visa from Jan 1st 2026

Till the ban is lifted unfortunately , sigh

Goodluck70000:
The reason I ask is to get a reasonable amount because I have seen on this forum when someone was refused on the grand that 1300pounce for 7days visit is too small, and also I have seen a person has also be refused on the grand that his budget is too high .

But context matters na.
Budget depends on what it covers
If someone else covers accommodation, feeding and travel cost then your personal costs would be less.

If you're baring accommodation and deeding costs yourself because you booked hotel the your costs would be more than the example above.

If you're traveling with children then more

Then waaht part of the uk are you going. Further south close to London is way more expensive for rent , and travel annd tourism.
Further up is cheaper.

Lastly and most importantly how much of your persobal income are you spending on this trip. Iof you put an amount that is 3x of what you earn monthly (that you provided eveidence for) then it is not reasonable that you can afford the cost you put.

Joshpet5674:
No

Lets pray the reschedule your date to Dec 2025.

Bare in mind that H1b in lagos Consulate is skoi skoi
May you find favor

MemoriesAndMe:
What the new policy that changed it for Nigerians? I haven't read anything about it. Nigeria isn't listed in the countries affected by the visa ban, unless another list came out that added Nigeria. Several folks I know here are expecting visa dates for their spouses and no one has ever said a visa ban is ruining the process. There might be delays, but that's normal, not outright ban or denial

Go to whitehouse.gov
A new proclamation by President Trump released Dec 16
Added new countries including Nigeria for partial restriction travel ban

This affects visitors, students and families migrating

Juoflife1:
Isn't this ban for tourist, business and student visa? Is he and his wife processing any of these?

The ban includes families migrating

yad2eidi:
will it affect people tht already have visa if they travel before 1st january ?

Doesn't not affect those who have valid visas issued before 1 Jan 2026 which is the effective date of the travel restriction ban.

Danaza:
My brother sorry about that oo I am also in same situation










I haven't been myself since yesterday that I read this. I'm a prospective graduate student planning to resume for fall 2026. I have spent money and put in alot of efforts, now all my dream of studying in the US has faded away.

I applied to more than 10 US schools and my recommenders submitted over 40 recommendations. All these efforts just in vain.

I have been depressed since yesterday.

Don't be, this only affects visa issuance for trav l INTO the US.
You have just started the admission process so this doesn't affect you

Depression means it's a consistent medical condition over long period of time

You are not depressed, you are sad.

Travel bans are reconsidered every 180 days at the most. That's June 2026 by then you can expect changes to this ban.

hallysonia:
I also have another F2 interview scheduled for January 5th. It is well.

Do you think rescheduling to December 2025 makes sense?

Waiting until after the ban takes effect is very risky. For instance, my January 5th interview will almost certainly be canceled, and I will then attempt to schedule a new appointment during the active suspension. So, I think it may be better to move the appointment to a date before the ban begins (i.e., in December 2025).

Any thoughts on this?

If you happen to see a December date I'd say do so

Consulate can not issue F2 visas from Jan1 2026.
Its a travel ban for entry to the US


Its really sad cos even those who are students and their F1 visas have expired, they can not renew their visas in their home countries because visa won't be issued.

lonikit:
It doesn't affect family categories

IRead the proclamation it DOES affect immigrant visa issuance. Family and Employment based visas are immigran visas andt are affected.

The proclamation does list 10 exemptions

I've probably spent 5hours today reading and listening to immigration attorneys on this.

ecomallchemistt:
People awaiting thier immigrant visa interview have been indefinitely postponed/ halted due to the recent ban ??


This is not looking good , damn

From Jan 1 2026. Consulate can not issue immigrant visas till restriction is lifted

Sigh,

I do hope US Lagos consulate is kind and reschedules Jan interviews for Dec 2025 for immigrant visas.

For those who have options of residency in countries that are not on the travel ban, you might want to consider relocation.

Travel bans are typically reviewed every180 days, the last travel ban proclamation was in June 2025.

Joshpet5674:
Is there anyone who has gone for H1B stamping recently or have a visa appointment between now and 31st of December?

Can your H1B be stamped in another country or in the US?

IvoryT:
Good evening, everyone. Could someone kindly explain what the new U.S. restrictions actually mean? Does it imply that visas will no longer be issued for the affected categories? Also, if someone already has a scheduled appointment for a visitor visa, how would these restrictions impact that? Please help clarify what the restriction truly entails. Thank you

effective Jan 1st 2026, visas would not be issued for these categories because you are banned from travel ENTRY into the US

To all the new arrivals, how's it going?
Job hunting
School?
Accommodation
Adjusting to a new land

Yes you have your Green Card, however it's not an end of itself.. it's still a privilege
Pls stay out of trouble
Don't Drink and Drive
Volunteer in your community - be of good moral character. , this counts towards citizenship.
This current administration has way more scrutiny on immigrants even with your green card.

Lastly, there's always work in the US regardless of your education level. Also opportunities exist to learn at your pace

One more thing, you can live anywhere so if you don't like the city you landed in you can move.


There's a thread for living in the USA as an immigrant. You can post questions there

ecomallchemistt:
#GC came in today !!! 🙏 🙏

Congrats

ICEWIN:
Thanks for you contribution in this thread for been always active,you always clear our doubts and fear,if not for your input many will fall victim of estortion.

When you mean holiday does that mean it will be produce very fast?
If I check this week it's just one week since the day I did my enrollment

I mean holiday that is Christmas, you know how agencies tend to have fewer staff because it's Dec and closing for the year. This week ends Friday 19th so by Thursday it's 25th so you can just check before Christmas or at least check before end of the year.

All the best and thanks for your kind words.

MadameW:
Hello everyone, has anyone experienced payment not dropping issue at the point of capturing? I couldn’t capture today, I was told payment hasn’t dropped. I paid in November and got the payment successful email.

So your application wasn't vetted?

How is it now, did you go back?

ICEWIN:
I did my enrollment on the 9th of December.
when am I expecting to collect my new passport?

I was giving a piece of paper with my name,date of enrollment,and a 7 digit number on it.
What does the number mean ?

The number is probably for your passport office records to check . Keep the paper.

Wait for like 4weeks max, but since it's Holiday time check this week might be ready.
Just go there and say you're there for collection .

Mide16272:
Good morning sir/ma, I’ll love to share my own passport process experience incase for anyone that need it DIY is the best in order to avoid been extort by those officers.
I started the 64 pages online application (October) and I made the payment on 26th, October too. I book my biometrics appointment on the 4th, November. Although prior to this time my application form hasn’t changed to vetted but still showing awaiting approval till that very day of biometrics. After I saw some explanation on here that I can go and it’ll be vetted at their office immediately.
On that faithful day, I left home early to Oke Mosan Passport Office. On getting there I ask for the servicom desk, I met a young officer there he collected my documents and checked it. He immediately ask who’s doing it for me but I said I did it myself. He smiled and directed me to the main servicom office where I met another officer. He collected my form, appointment paper and receipt too. He scanned it with his phone and only asked where am I from? And nothing else. He told me I’ll have to pay for administrative fee of 5k I just smile at him and asked him some questions in respect too. I asked where’s it written on the site? I told him I’ll put a call to my uncle who’s an immigration officer. I told him I can’t pay any money sir. He look at my face and ask what am I saying I respond I can’t pay any money.
After a while he stamp my file and staple it together, he asked me to go and sit upstair. While I was waiting for miracle, DIY. The man keep calling numbers and I think mine was 89 so I was thinking till evening not knowing that they’re already calling number 45. I sat down looking as people are moving in with there officer. I bought table water and gala to chill my body. After a while the officer calling names called my number and said my money hasn’t dropped but I didn’t panic sha. He said maybe the service. He went inside again after some minutes came outside and said I can go in for my biometrics. I walked in like a freedom fighter and did everything within the space of 10mins. The officer that did the capturing for me jokingly asked me for anything i smiled and gave her 1k because she was friendly and jovial to me during the process. Same as another man that asked me to buy malt for him but I told him I’m not working yet immediately he pray for me and said I can go but I gave him 500, he smiled. He told me to keep checking my Gmail that I’ll get a notification when my passport is ready for pick. It’s over 5 weeks yesterday now since I did the capturing nothing yet and I keep tracking it online and checking my email too. Although I paid for home delivery too. The collection date on the paper was painted black with a marker so I was told not to follow that. Please can I go back to Oke Mosan Passport Office to check whether it’s ready or I keep wait till I get notification…is there anyone that know how fast is issuing passport in Oke Mosan Passport Office.
Do it your own is Gbam

Just go there and say you came for collection. You can then go to the office where you paid for delivery.

Usually passports are ready under ,4 weeks.

ecomallchemistt:
I paid for my GC …. 2 days after I got into the US

The visa on you passport is valid for a year from the time you entered the US. It stands as a temp green card. Check the small details at the bottom you'll see some writing there


You don't need to wait for your green card to do stuff.


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promami:
People say this things and make it look like someone was threatened or were caged.
The issue of blood transfusion or any other Bible related instructions are issues of conscience.
As far as I know in JW, nobody will threaten you with disfellowship with something that you also have to decide on. After all, everyone answers to God directly.
If she, out of her respect to God says she won't accept blood as explicitly warned against in the Bible because she's believes the Bible, that should be respected. This is not about religion. This is about someone demonstrating faith in her convictions.
That aside, medical technology has evolved so much that top doctors now warn against blood transfusion because of the obvious side effects that comes with it.
When people drag JWs over a member's decision, they make it look like those people were compelled to make those decisions. Nobody gets compelled to do anything. It's solely an individual thing.

Because they are compelled, you might need to find out how militant these districts can be, they will disfellowship you as someone put it.
For members whom their social circle is JW that's a no deal.

Either ways Cancer is a big monster to tackle even with the best medical advice.

Maybe months later you can rejoin

PS, for those who desire not to have blood transfusion they might want to spend there time improving their blood levels as part of their daily routine.

Chemo is hard on the body

puffmama:
Good morning all, someone I know attended an interview, never been to the US before but has good travel History, according to her, interview went well and was told that if her visa is approved, it will expire before her proposed travel date and was given a form that says Adminstrative processing..
My question is this , will she need to apply again closer to her travel date? Pay another visa fees ? Or whats the next step.
Has anyone personally experienced this or know someone that has recently
Thank you.

She can't reapply until the administrative processing is over. That can be up to momths so.

She'll just keep checking regularly to see it's been officially approved or refused.

Did they take her passport?

KingDeity:
Omor

From your experience, is CPTs connected to visa denials? And for the POF, it’s not a problem at all. I just wanna do 30 calendar dates duration and print out statement without showing the deposits, do you think that would fly pls?

Like I said it is your school that will tell you what they need for proof of your ability to pay not anyone here.

KingDeity:
Thanks for the tips. You sound very knowledgeable about how they operate, like bruv, you good

Anyways, the same course that I was denied visa studying(Nursing) was the same course I later studied back in Nigeria, after which I practiced in Nigeria, left for the UK, and I’ve been practicing as a UKRN. My sibling is here in the UK and I have a full time job. And honestly I don’t know how to answer questions regarding my previous denials, cos Mehn I don’t know why I was even denied visa the previous time. I answered all my questions correctly, yet I got denied back to back.

Then the second question I have is regarding to the choice of my program. Someone told me(however I don’t know how truthful it is) that going for MSc Nursing with CPT has high denial rate, that I should use a program that doesn’t have CPT and I use any health related program, that when I get to the USA, I can switch program with another school. Please how feasible is this?

Thanks alot

Can you switch schools in the US ? Yes that is you have enough time to get admission in the other school

Then about high rate of denial unless that source has verifiable proof then ...
That a school offers CPT doesn't mean you have to use it.

How do you intend to find your MSc? That the real issue. Your school will ask for your proof of funds that will be indicated on your i20.

That's what the visa officer will see , be ready to respond to any deficit indicated there on the i20

Unlike the UK where you submit bank documents as part of your application for the US student visa application your funding is what the school will ask before giving you i20.

Joshpet5674:
I can’t find another email aside this one.

Are you referring to the US Visit Visa thread? Or there is another one called US Visa?

Yes visit visa thread

Sheabutter2365:
Morning everyone,
I have been a silent reader on this thread and yesterday, I got my two years UK visa. One peculiar thing was noticed, I think UKVI now sends email that can help you know whether or not you have gotten the visa. I got sent an email saying that their records shows that I was recently granted a visa and that I should link an e-visa. This email came before I even knew what the outcome was. It came after vfs sent “decision made” email.
I think this change is from the recent development that from Nov 2025(I think if you are granted a visa on or after), even visitors will start switching to e-visas.
I was sent this and 3days after, I received my passport with my visa in it

Yes visit visas would transit to Evisas now

Joshpet5674:
It actually Abuja and I sent an email to ConsularAbuja@state.gov but got an auto response. It says to use Abuja visa navigator but I can see the option to check if rescheduling might be happening. I wish I could find someone going soon or have gone recently.

Doesn't abuja have its own email like lagosiv and lagossniv ?

Or post this question on the US visa thread in case an other H1 visa applicant has interviewed recently

Joshpet5674:
I only heard about India and china and those are high volume embassies. Just wondering what the situation is in Nigeria as we rarely get up to 80 H1B and h4 approval every month

Try reaching out to Lagos consulate via email.
As if your appointment would be rescheduled because you are flying in specifically with your appointment date in mind.
It doesn't hurt to try

MsAnonymous:
Pls can SEVIS fee be paid after successful interview?
or must it be before?
I have my i20 and have gotten a date for interview already

No, paid before interview

Faith063:
Please what company do you guys use in sending packages to Naija and price range. I saw a lot online but don't know who to trust, I have heard complain about GIG too

Depends on cargo service rate per pound which differs per provider and shipping me.thod.
Air freight is quite expensive.

It's only worth it if your send a number of items.

Else you use FedEx or DHL it's a small item.

I don't know that GIG does international greight

Joshpet5674:
Has anyone gone for H1B/H4 stamping recently. I am in the US and I am planning on going back to do somethings and then go for my stamping on the 5th of January. I just wanted to know the situation of things as regards that. I heard visa appointments are be rescheduled in us embassies in India.

Listen to Dr Olu asekun podcast of Wed on YouTube. He mentioned the update about H1 and H4 visas being rescheduled so you want to consider your travel plans if appointment would be changed.
First 20mins or so is where he typically shares new updates for this administration.
He's an immigration lawyer

Samantha125:
But I didn't say anything about him being released after his arrest, did I?

The least you could've done is asked for clarity instead of jumping to conclusions.

The onus on clarity is for YOU. Not those of us reading

I'm quite sure if the coin was flipped and it was your husband's in law that shot you twice and you survived you would not permit any of his children in your house.

Your husband does not agree so nothing for you.