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When Dale Carnegie remarked that ‘Our fatigue is often caused not by work, but by worry, frustration and resentment’, he probably had Nigerians in mind and the experience they had under the 45th President of the United States. Things have gradually begun to change and yes, changing for good. The United States has re-introduced the Drop Box visa application service and this brings so much excitement to Nigerians who want to apply for U.S. visa renewal.
What does the Drop Box service mean for Nigerians applying for a U.S. visa?
The Drop Box visa service means applicants applying to renew their U.S. visas qualify for an interview waiver. The interview process is usually a core aspect of having your U.S. visa issued or denied. However, with the re-introduction of the Drop Box service, if you already have a U.S. visa, you can skip the stress of going through the interview again. You can schedule an appointment to drop off your documents at the US Consulate if you are in Lagos or mail your documents to the U.S. Embassy using a designated DHL document delivery service if you are in Abuja. This sounds cool. Isn’t it?
We know you are excited and that is why we at Boss Travels and Tours want to get you ready with the latest updates about how to drop all your stress while enjoying the U.S. Drop Box visa service. How do you enjoy this service? Whether you are a resident or a Nigerian student, academic, or employee, interested in this service, you just need to note the following.
Expiry Duration: The Drop Box visa service is open to residents or Nigerians who want to renew their visas within the following classifications: B1/B2, C1/D, F, M or J, H and L visa. Regardless of the classification, note that the visa you currently hold should either be nearing to expire in the next 3 months or has expired within the past 2 years.
Meanwhile, applicants with or for a J visa should have DS-2019 that must be for an academic program, not summer work travel, au pair, or camp counsellor. Also, H or L visa applicants must have a valid I-797, and an I-129 specifically for an L1 blanket visa.
No Record of Criminal Activities: Applicants for any visa under Drop Box service should not have been convicted or arrested for any crime in the United States. Additionally, they must not have requested a waiver, been refused visa or had a visa revoked since the previous issuance of their extant visa.
Separate Application for Each Family or Group Member: Qualification for an interview waiver under the Drop Box service is not generic to all members of a family or group. That means, if father qualifies for the waiver and a child does not, for example, the father has to schedule an interview appointment for the child and vice versa.
Lagos v. Abuja Applicants: Depending on your location, you can drop off or have your documents delivered to the U.S. Consulate, Lagos, or the U.S. Embassy, Abuja. Note that if you are a resident or applicant in Lagos, you have to schedule an appointment to drop off your documents at the U.S. Consulate. But if you are in Abuja, you are to mail your documents via a designated DHL delivery service to the U.S. Embassy, Abuja. Importantly, whether you are in Lagos or Abuja, please schedule an appointment or see the procedures here on the U.S. Embassy website.
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