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Do you intend traveling to the United States but have no idea on how to go about the visa application/appointment booking process? You’re in the right place. One of the saddest things that can happen to any applicant, is the waste of money due to the lack of information. The US visa application process can be quite tedious and it is also important to point out the fact that, the application requirements differ with countries.

Determine the Visa Type You Need

Firstly, you need to figure out the type of visa you need for your travel. The US visas are generally of two types, nonimmigrant visas and immigrant visas. The former is for travelers who intent to stay temporarily in the US for business, tourism, education, US work visas and so on. The later being for those who intent moving permanently to the United States. Here is how to apply for a nonimmigrant US Visa from Nigeria.

Make your Visa Fee Payment

Once you have successfully determined the visa type you need, next will be to pay for the visa fee for that visa type required. You can visit the visa fee page for the visa fee type and corresponding amount in the United States Dollars and in Naira. To make payment, visit any GTBank branch near you. Make sure to keep your payment receipt safely as you will need it to book the visa appointment.

Complete the DS-160 Form Online

The next step is to complete the DS-160 form which is done online. You will need to read the guidelines for completing the DS-160 online.  Very carefully complete this for making sure to provide correct and accurate information. It is also important to note that once the form has been submitted, it cannot be edited. Make sure to contact us if you need assistance in filling the form. Safely keep the DS-160 form number, as it will be needed for visa interview appoint booking.

Schedule a Visa Interview Appointment

At this point, you’ll need to create a online profile in the US cgi system. Follow this link to click on new user to create a profile. Complete all fields and create a password. Once you are in the system, you will see your dashboard. On the left-hand side, click on Schedule Appointment. You will need the following to schedule an appointment:

• The applicant’s passport number
• The receipt number from GT Bank receipt. (Click here if you need help finding this number.)
• The ten (10) digit barcode number from the applicant’s DS-160 confirmation page
• Depending on the visa type, additional documents might be required such as I-20 for student visas, petition approval for petition-based visas and so on.

Prepare and Present Yourself for a Visa Interview

On the interview date, you have to appear at the US embassy, in person, to be interviewed. Make sure you check our post on Tips for US Visa Interview Preparation to completely prepare yourself psychologically and required documentations. We also conduct mock interviews to further prepare US Visa aspirants.

Next Step

If you interview was a success and your visa application approved, the visa will be sent to the document drop-off location you selected when you scheduled your appointment for pickup.

USA Travel Visa Types

Posted on: August 13, 2018

USA Travel Visa Types

Citizens of Nigeria generally requires a visa to enter the United States. It can be either nonimmigrant visa for a temporary stay or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. This post is tailored to introduce you to the USA travel visa types. If you are travelling for work, or to study, participate in an exchange program or any other purpose that does not fall under the B visa travel purposes, you will need a nonimmigrant visa.

Nonimmigrant Visas

This is a type of visa used by business people, students, tourists, or specialty workers who wish to stay for a particular period of time in the United States to accomplish specific purposes. According to U.S. visa laws and regulations, most nonimmigrant visa applicants must demonstrate to the consular officer that they have strong ties to their country of residence and must show that they intend to depart the United States after their temporary stay. In Nigeria, you can apply for a nonimmigrant visa at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos. It’s important to have information about the type of nonimmigrant visa you will need for travel, and the steps required to apply for the visa. You can contact us at any time for assistance.

Review the chart below to determine the type of visa you need. For more detailed information specific to each visa type, including how-to-apply information and more, contact us.

Purpose of Travel to U.S. and Nonimmigrant Visas	Visa Type
Athletes, amateur and professional (competing for prize money only)	B-1
Athletes, artists, entertainers	P
Australian worker – professional specialty	E-3
Border Crossing Card: Mexico	BCC
Business visitors	B-1
Crewmembers (serving aboard a sea vessel or aircraft in the U.S.)	D
Diplomats and foreign government officials	A
Domestic employees or nannies (must be accompanying a foreign national employer)	B-1
Employees of a designated international organization, and NATO	G1-G5, NATO
Exchange visitors	J
Exchange visitors – au pairs	J-1
Exchange visitors – children (under age 21) or spouse of a J-1 holder	J-2
Exchange visitors – professors, scholars, teachers	J-1
Exchange visitors – international cultural	J, Q
Fiancé(e)	K-1
Foreign military personnel stationed in the U.S.	A-2, NATO1-6
Foreign nationals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics	O-1
Free Trade Agreement (FTA) professionals: Chile	H-1B1
Free Trade Agreement (FTA) professionals: Singapore	H-1B1
Information media representative (media, journalists)	I
Intra-company transferees	L
Medical treatment, visitors for	B-2
NAFTA professional workers: Mexico, Canada	TN/TD
Nurses traveling to areas short of health care professionals	H-1C
Physicians	J-1, H-1B
Religious workers	R
Specialty occupations in fields requiring highly specialized knowledge	H-1B
Students – academic and language students	F-1
Student dependents – dependent of an F-1 holder	F-2
Students – vocational	M-1
Student dependents – dependent of an M-1 holder	M-2
Temporary workers – seasonal agricultural	H-2A
Temporary workers – nonagricultural	H-2B
Tourism, vacation, pleasure visitors	B-2
Training in a program not primarily for employment	H-3
Treaty investors	E-2
Treaty traders	E-1
Transiting the United States	C
Victims of human trafficking	T-1
Visa renewals in the U.S. – A, G, and NATO	A1-2, G1-4, NATO1-6

 

Immigrant Visas

Immigrant visas are for persons who plan to live permanently in the United States. The immigrant visa permits an application for admission to the United States as a Legal Permanent Resident and is a potential step toward acquiring U.S. citizenship. Most immigrant visa applications begin when a qualified family member who is a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident submits a petition on behalf of the intending immigrant to the U. S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) in the United States. It is also possible for a U.S. employer to file a petition for a foreign national whom the employer wishes to hire for an eligible permanent position. In Nigeria, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja does not process immigrant visa applicants. Applicants from across Nigeria apply for immigrant visas at the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos.

 

Give us a call at +234 9067760069 or send us a mail at hello@rolatrip.com. We will assist you increasing your chances of obtaining a visa.