Phone Number: |
(234)-1-261-5697 or (234)-1-261-5699
In case no one picks up any of the first set of numbers, try:
(234)-1-261-0050/0078/0139/0195/1414/6477
THE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE INVALID (IN MY EXPERIENCE) HOWEVER I WAS SUCCESSFUL WITH: (234) 1 460 3400
Fax numbers:
(234)-1-261-2218, (234)-1-261-9856
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E-Mail: |
lagosIV@state.gov for immigrant visas
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Address: |
2, Walter Carrington Crescent
Victoria Island
Lagos
Nigeria |
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Working Hours: |
7:30am - 4:00pm Monday through Thursday. |
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Best Contact Method: |
First--email; autoresponses within an hour then will take 2-3 days to reply
Second-- Visit information booth at the consulate.
Third--Call, however you rarely get through by calling.
Email or visit is best.
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Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package: |
Can take 1 to 4 months.
You can get the forms online at http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/immigrant_visa_forms.html
No need to go to the consulate to pick up forms.
Download forms if unexpired or get current versions of same forms.
Email LagosIV@state.gov for your interview date.
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Issues Packet 3? |
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Packet 3 Contains: |
DS-156 (Available Online)
DS-156K
OF-167
Police Report request letter (Can be Downloaded Online)
I-693 |
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Issues Packet 4? |
Yes |
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Packet 4 Contents (if known): |
Interview date Notification letter |
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Forms to Consulate? |
None, they should all be brought to the interview |
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Other Forms (if any)? |
Passport
Birth certificate
Three passport photos
Police report
Medical report & Xray
Packet 3 forms.
Interview notification letter. |
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Direct Consular Filing Offered? |
No |
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If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
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Residents_Only |
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Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview? |
No |
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Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? |
Same_Day |
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Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in? |
Embassy Scheduled |
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Visa issued same day? |
No |
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If not what's the waiting period? |
Couple days to sometimes a week, depending on the situation.
VISA PICK UP LOCATION:-
VF Global Services Nigeria Ltd,
Block 94, Plot 23, Providence Street,
Lekki-Epe Expressway,
Lekki scheme 1, Lagos - Nigeria.
Helpline no.: 01- 951 5183
Email: infousnigeria@vfshelpline.com
Website: www.usa-vfsglobal-ng.com
Business Hours:
Working hours are from 0800 to 1230 hrs; 1330 to 1600 hrs.
Monday To Friday except declared Nigerian and U.S. Holidays |
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Is the Medical exam same day as interview? |
Prior to Interview |
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Cost of Medical Exam? |
#21,000 naira (12,000 naira initial deposit on first visit and the balance 9,000 naira on second appointment.(For adult only while for children the money is less)
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List of doctors? |
(1)Dr. Funmi Alakija
Q-Life Family Clinic
Plot 155A Prince Ade Odedina Street
Off Ajose Adegun,
Victoria Island Annexe
Lagos, Nigeria
Telephone: 01-804-2000, 01-726-2840
Cell: 0702-770-4055
(2)The Chidlren's Practice
25, Raymond Njoku Street, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Dr. A. L. Anga
Tel: 01-4611941, 01-8930723, 08022235834.
E-mail: info@childrenspractice.com
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturdays 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
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How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? |
2 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview? |
3 |
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Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview? |
Varies from 2 to 7 hrs. |
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Vaccination requirements? |
All vaccination type required |
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Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate? |
There are many nearby to choose from. |
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Additional Info? |
http://travel.state.gov/visa/forms/forms_1342.html
Visa fee, paid at the consulate: $240 USD |
