Immigrant Visa Section
United States Consulate General Lagos
2, Walter Carrington Crescent
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Email: support-nigeria@ustraveldocs.com
Callers in Nigeria: +234-1-227-8955
Callers in the US: +1-703-520-2575
Skype: ustraveldocs-nigeria
INSTRUCTIONS FOR IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICANTS
Dear Applicant,
The U.S. Consulate General, Lagos is ready to proceed with your immigrant visa application. Please come to the Consulate
for your immigrant visa interview at the date specified in the correspondence you have received. If you are unable to attend
the scheduled appointment, or wish to postpone or re-schedule your interview date, please email support-
nigeria@ustraveldocs.com with your name, case number, and contact address. Please review the following information
carefully as you prepare for your interview.
The items listed below are required for the visa interview.
Visa fees: applicants for petition-based visas (IR1, CR1, etc.) who have been receiving correspondence from the
National Visa Center have likely already paid the visa fees. Other fees are as follows:
Diversity Visa fee (non-refundable): $330
Immigrant Visa Fee (for all family-based applicants except for DV applicants): $325
All applicants must pay, regardless of age. Fees can be paid in dollars or in equivalent Naira at the current U.S. Consulate
exchange rate. Applicants may not ‘mix’ currencies (i.e., you may not pay for 1 fee using both Naira and USD). For the
current U.S. Consulate exchange rate, please contact the support desk: +234-1-227-8955 or +1-703-520-2575.
Form DS-260: Please Download and complete (but do not sign) the form (click here for the form)
International Passport: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months past your interview date.
Affidavit of Support (including tax returns): All applicants (except Diversity Visa applicants) are required to have an
Affidavit of Support (Form I-864 – http://www.uscis.gov/i-864 and an IRS Tax Return). It is required for ALL applicants
to demonstrate that the immigrant is not likely to become a public charge while in the United States. A downloaded or
scanned photocopy of the Affidavit of Support (I-864) is also acceptable.
Check the poverty guidelines here – if the petitioner makes LESS than the minimum for their Household size,
they MUST get a joint sponsor to also submit this form with their tax returns.
Medical Exam: Arrange for a medical examination by one the physicians listed below. You are responsible for paying for
the medical exam. The medical exam is only valid for six (6) months and must be valid in order for you to travel to the
U.S. It is recommended that you get the medical exam 2 weeks before your interview date. A medical exam is required for
all applicants, regardless of age.
Dr. Ade Alakija Dr. Aden Guliye Dr. Samuel Baghuma
Q-Life Family Clinic Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) Migration Health Assessment Center
Plot 155A Prince Ade Odedina Street International Organization for Migration (IOM) (MHAC),Lagos
Off Ajose Adeogun No. 55, Hassan Musa Katsina Road International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Victoria Island (at the junction of Hassan Musa Katsina Road and J-K 1, Isaac John Street (At the Corner of Isaac John
Lagos, Nigeria Gadzama Street), Asokoro, Abuja, FCT Street and Oduduwa Way), GRA Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Telephone: 01-629-0365 Tel: 08072191122, 08095637898, 08085221427, Tel: 0807-219-1112, 0802-226-4059, 0909-215-6079
Cell: 0809-974-2000, 07032898491 iomlagosmedicalbooking@iom.int
0811-397-5433 iomabujamedicalbooking@iom.int
adealakija@hotmail.com Online booking:
y.olowojolu@qlifefamilyclinic.com https://mymedical.iom.int/omas/#_frmHome
• Police certificate: Applicants 16 or older must submit a police certificate for ALL countries in which they have resided
for more than one year after reaching age 16 (if you have ever lived or studied in another country for more than one year,
you MUST get a police report from that country). The police certificate must be from less than 1 year ago.
Please follow these instructions to facilitate the issuance of your Nigeria Police Clearance Certificate:
1. Submit your passport in person to the Nigeria Police Service commission at Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos
2. Pay the required fee and take the receipt to the Office of Inspector General at Alagbon Close, Ikoyi
3. Collect your Nigeria Police Clearance Certificate and take it to your visa interview. The certificate should be
ready in approximately two weeks, but please allow time for unforeseen delays.
• Original Documents: Bring evidence that will support your case (Bring a photocopy of all original documents)
including but not limited to:
• Marriage certificates
• Birth certificates
• Divorce certificates
• Adoption decrees
• Death certificates
• Photographs of you and the petitioner together at various times in your relationship
• Other Supporting Documents: Bring evidence of the ongoing relationship you have with the Petitioner, including but not
limited to:
• Photographs
• Chat logs from social media (DO NOT print them on a word document – they MUST be printed directly from the site)
• Phone records showing both phone numbers and duration of call
• Email correspondence (DO NOT print them in a word document)
1 Passport Photos: showing the applicant’s full face, on a white background. The required size is typical for passports:
1 / inches by 11/2 inches (5cm x 5cm). For more detailed information on photo requirements, please visit travel.state.gov.
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• Court and Immigration Records: If you have been convicted of a crime or other offenses, in the United States or
elsewhere, obtain a certified court record covering each offence. If you previously resided in the U.S., you are encouraged to
bring evidence of your immigration status during your stay, and records of any previous U.S. visa extensions and
deportations that would be relevant for review.
After the Interview
The Consulate cannot guarantee any applicant will receive a visa on the day of his interview. Decisions are based on many
factors. Even if the Consulate determines you are eligible for a visa, visa issuance can be delayed for a variety of reasons.
Applicants are strongly advised against giving up your job, disposing of property, or buying plane tickets until the passport
and visa have been collected by the applicant. If you are granted the visa at the time of your interview your passport and
visa will be ready for pickup approximately 10 business days after the interview. Please note that due to the high volume of
visas we process and several other logistical necessities, we are not able to expedite the printing of visas.
• Create an Account/Profile and Register for Document Delivery
In order to pick up your immigrant visa issued in Lagos, you MUST create an account and register a profile on
www.ustraveldocs.com/ng. There is no charge to you for this service, but first you must register. Creating an account online is
mandatory and gives us the information we need to return your passport and documents to you after your interview. Please note
some cases may require additional processing.
The U.S. Consulate General advises applicants against making concrete travel plans before obtaining their passports and visas.
Sincerely,
Immigrant Visa Section
U.S. Consulate General, Lagos
