₦airaland Forum

Cyberknight:
I paid for mine in August and booked a date for biometrics next month.
At the time I went through the process on the NIS website, I wasn't asked for anything from state of origin/LGA. The only two pieces of documentary evidence requested were a copy of my birth certificate and a copy of my previous passport. So something must have changed between then and now if they're now asking for LGA certificates as well.

I didn't do the whole NPC thingy for attestations of birth pre-1992, and just uploaded a copy of the old faded handwritten Lagos State birth certificate. Not sure whether this is acceptable or not, but am going to the HC in January, so we'll see.

State of Origin has been a requirement for a while. I did mine in July this yr.
So unless the requirements changed I'm not sure.

I'd advice you get NPC attestation of birth. It can be processed online too. You'd might need it for the future.especially because your birth registration is faded. I had to do it for us migration so I already had it.

Trendie247:
I will provide them in my next application. But my fear is that they may now focus on the funding and sponsorship, cos they just mentioned them without further details.

For the certificate, below is what I provided, I didn't think nursing certificate would be important since NMC UK registration details and PRN was provided. (You can't register with NMC UK without providing your nursing certificate and license)

You should have put the eligibility for for NIMC registration in the space for more information. That way you could have addressed your certification and work experience.
Not every case worker knows your industry.

I didn't see where they mentioned your funding as the reason for the denial.

The only thing I would possibly question is why you are staying for one month because of an exam, does the exam last for weeks?

elengine:
Please oh. Who has the link to the NIS passport renewal application site? I downloaded the NIS app and I registered my details but I am not able to log in after entering my user name and password. I even reset my password and it still doesn't work. Once I click submit, it will return me to sign in page. Egbami ooooo and I need urgent help please pleaseeeee and happy Sunday

https://passport.immigration.gov.ng/

Click on applying outside Nigeria when the dialog box opens.

You have to start the application on the website first, then when you get to a point it will ask you if you want to do self biometric, if yes then you can continue on the app to take your biometrics then continue with payment on the site.
Last I knew the app doesn't do the entire process end to end yet.

Trendie247:
My application was rejected.. How best can I address this?

In your next application make sure you address the reason why you were denied.

They listed it there

No qualifications and no evidence that you are registered nurse .

Did you provide that earlier ?

AngeloX:
I am a Nigerian coming to Chicago soon. I need an affordable shared apartment around Hyde Park or university of Chicago. I don't want to be stranded. I'm a student too. Can you help me with a recommendation? Thanks

Check if your university has a Facebook page, students like you would be there. You can ask about accommodation options there.

Secondly reach out to student affairs or international students groups by checking on the school website. You might get recommendations there too

babajeje123:
You don't need LGA certificate to renew.

Have you renewed Nigerian passport recently?
I did and state of origin is needed for upload.

EmmyKing86:
Good morning all and compliments of the season.

Please, is there anybody who has recently renewed their passport WITHOUT uploading/submitting a local government certificate? This is one of the documents that is required to be uploaded while filling the application form.

I have tried to obtain an e- LGA certificate but my state liasion office and LGA e-portal (Anambra State) are unresponsive.

Regards and many thanks for your response in advance

Does your state have its own site for LGA certificate? It might also be because it's end of the yr so maybe give till next year and try online again.
If you have some one who can physically go to you LGA office in anambra , they only need your passport photograph and your names as written on your passport plus details of your LGA or village for state of origin.

Or if you have someone in Lagos you can check for you State liaison office in Lagos and send someone as well
You can either

JO01:
Good day to all.
Good responses @horlahsunbo225. Please, just an enquiry. Is there organization that supports EB1 or 2 applicants with loans and repayment plan, just like Empower for F1 students.

Loans for what? To pay for processing fees?

aiguobs:
Good day all. Family of 6 arrived the us on the 24th of December via Washington. Everything was easy. No stress. Thank you all for your support. God bless you all

Welcome to the USA

May you prosper in this land.

zinachidi:
Please o, does anyone have any idea if this ban will also affect Nigerian permanent residents in Canada?

Getting a US visa as a Canadian PR from Nigeria used to be easy, but now idk again

You would only be able to travel to the US if you already have a US visa dated and valid before Jan 1 2026

aestake:
Really? The OP said they are Nigerian-Canadian as if Nigerians can enter US with a Nigerian passport only. Even Canadians do not have 100% certainty to access the States.

Go and read the proclamation. The exemptions include dual citizens with a passport of a country not under the travel ban.
Its clear.
I responded to the OP question. He can travel to the US with his Canadian passport. He has dual citizenship and that's what he said. Dual. - Two separate passports not the same as Permanent Residence which is not citizenship.

Fortissimo502:
Nigerian-Canadian dual citizens please update if you're able to travel to the US without issues vis-a-vis the US travel ban.

If you have a passport from a country that is not under travel ban then ypu are exempt.
Use tou Canadian passport.

CutieKing:
Experts in the house,your take is needed here please.

Now that the USembassy has confirmed the travel ban on both the immigrant and non immigrant categories,
What now becomes the fate of those already scheduled interviews in January and February of 2026 under the immigrant visa category?.
Do you suggested they reschedule or still go ahead with the interview?.
If they do go ahead,what are the likely outcome?.
Please i have a family in this situation and they are very worried and confused about the next step to take.
They already scheduled for medical appointment.

Please advise is urgently needed.

Reach out via rhe email used to communicate with you and ask if their interview date will be rescheduled
They can consider moving their medical appointment further.

Unless their interview date is moved to before Jan 1st 2026, they need to wait till after the ban is lifted then the consulate can not issue visas from Jan 1 2026.
If you do ho ahead with interview they will not issue the visa but consider you ineligible which can change to issued once the ban is lifted. That might not be till June 2026 or less.

petengine:
As a Nigerian student currently in the US on an F1 visa, is it advisable to travel to the UK and return to the USA on 30/12/2025 before the proclamation takes effect on 1/1/2026?

As long as your F1 is still valid and it is multiple entry visa

You'd have multiple entry F1 visa is you got your visa last yr or previous yrs

ohlordhavemercy:
Goodmrn all the gurus in the house.Pls I need your assistance.Am filling the Ukvi application form.Am at the immigration history session.

Pls I have 3 previous refusals.
Aside the recent refusal,I already declared the 2 others to sch.I was interviewed since last yr.cant remember everything but I remember telling the sch abt financial instability as one of the reasons for my previous refusal which made them to demand for my financial evidence before issuing CAS.
Pls do I need to state the reasons? If yes,pls which reasons shld I state.

(1)U.S.A. May 2014.
(2)Canada,May 2018.
(3)France tourist visa,Sept 2025.Reason:
(i) The visa officer said the purpose of my visit is not clear.
(ii) He is not sure I'll leave the Schengen area when my visa expires .Shld I write all these?

Pls should I start from the recent to old or old t recent?
Secondly, shld I state the type of visa in all as I did in France?
Since the sch is already aware and interviewed me rigorously B4 issuing CAS,will declaring these refusals to ukvi affect my application?
Pls any better and convincing way to put the reasons

Am out of cash somehow, but shld I borrow and use the priority service(extra €500) as sch resumes 15th of Jan 2026? Won't the Ukvi see it as desperation to travel?
@all,Pls help

Put this on UK student thread.
Declare your refusals, the order doesn't matter. If you read the form well you'll see where it indicates number of yrs...eg have you been issued or denied visa in the last XY yrs

pufframmy:
i think all Visa application

No it's not all visas

Jane8999:
Please does this ban include k1 visa

Good question

K1 visa was not mentioned so that's exempt

zinachidi:
Please o, does anyone have any idea if this ban will also affect Nigerian permanent residents in Canada?

Getting a US visa as a Canadian PR from Nigeria used to be easy, but now idk again

Based on the proclamation, yes.if you're a Canadian PR you'd need your Nigerian passport to travel . So wow...the ban would affect you unless you get a visa before Jan 1st 2026

Spanishmilf:
Does this means people case who are under uscis will be permanently suspended?

No.


But why is your case still at USCIS? Hasn't your petition been approved all these yrs

aiguobs:
Good evening everyone. Please what are the likely questions asked at the port of e? My visa category F3

Nothing , just provide your passport you're here on animmigrant visa

They'll likely send you to another officer. who is basically recording your details with uscis to document that you've arrived in the country.

Nothing to be concerned about.

dest4real:
Hello all,

With this, can we still submit petitions for EB's?

Yes you can,
You'd still have a few years before it gets to visa issuance stage.
The ban is on visa issuance, besides ban will be reviewed in 180days or less.

Deeedeee:
Pls I need y’all opinion. My interview is on 31st of this month. Should I still attend the interview or I should defer
Although I am yet to pay my SEVIS FEE. I am planning to pay by Tuesday .
What do you suggest pls

Pls attend,
They will still attend to you as usual.

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