NewStats: 3,265,319 , 8,186,371 topics. Date: Saturday, 14 June 2025 at 12:18 PM r2l4p

Oh so sorry to hear. Have you received your port and didn't receive any yellow slip for 221g?

NBako:

Hello , I have just checked mine it says refused. I was hoping to get 212g but I’m not shocked at this,
Having had a baby in 2022.

Congratulations to all that were approved

My brother, I already did now on some people's post they refused after 6wks put me on 221g and i was able to get a date, reappeared at the embassy and my visa was granted, although i am yet to pick up from OIS

Lekan2348:
Teju, we've been waiitng for your own approval story since you last said you were expecting yours. You never updated us. please when did you submit and when did your approval arrive

JohnZak:
I pray that you find favor!!

They are flagging people with that length of stay now. 2months upwards.

JohnZak:
Piggybacking on what @cashmadam and others have said. You should have included a letter from her Nigerian ophthalmologist and another from an American ophthalmologist describing her condition his planned clinical management, ission length, and correspondence between the Nigerian and American surgeons etc. Another letter from the hospital with a cost estimate as well and Obviously proof that you can afford the care. Ophthalmic surgeries are very expensive even with insurance. VO was probably worried about these issues especially after three prior surgeries.

Might be best to abandon the medical care route and focus on tourism as a reason. However the current denial can even complicate this.

Yes my port was returned and i picked it from OIS. It was not istrative processing( you don't have to reappear for this unless they write you and tell you to provide more document).

For 221g its a 50/50 chance. Most times they just want to confirm that they have made the right decision especially when its IW. I know people who overstayed(3-6months) who got 221g, reappeared and was still denied based on their length of stay.

And 2 of my aunties who was in the same category was given their visa. You can never tell how it will go until you get there and they ask you one or two questions based on their refusal. That's why i said it might be just for clarity on one or some of the information you provided. Just prepare your mind that you are going for an interview.



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I don't think yours is 'istrative processing". Just reschedule like you have stated that you opted for September and go and appear. And just pray its not a big deal. I received 221g as well and was approved.

Sirnigeria3000:
Only says this


The image says this

REFUSED

A U.S. consular officer has adjudicated and refused your visa application. Please follow any instructions provided by the consular officer. If you were informed by the consular officer that your case was refused for istrative processing, your case will remain refused while undergoing such processing. You will receive another adjudication once such processing is complete. Please be advised that the processing time varies and that you will be ed if additional information is needed. For more information, please visit TRAVEL.STATE.GOV or the website for the Embassy or Consulate at which you made your visa application.

And got this email from USAvisappt

Consular Section marked your appointment for follow up 221g

And content of the mail is

Dear applicant,

Please log back to your profile https://www.usvisaappt.com/visaapplicantui/ locate your appointment card and click "Reschedule" your appointment.

Best Regards,
U.S. Visa and American Citizens Service

***Important: Please do not reply to this email. This mailbox is not set up to receive email.

Then received another email from ois

OIS Services is pleased to inform you that your port is ready for pick-up.
Please visit the following website to schedule an appointment under pick-up services: appointment.oisservices.com.

Important Information:

Pick-Up Services: OIS no longer provides free pick-up services at our locations within consular cities.
All pick-up services at these locations are now offered as a service and will incur a fee. Kindly ensure you collect your port within 14 days.
If it is not collected within this period, it will be returned to the respective Embassy. Thank you for choosing OIS Services.

It will don't worry as long as you did not over stay on your last visit. Most times they just want to confirm something/s that was not too clear. All the best.

Sirnigeria3000:
Good day everyone, have received a mail from
Ois to pick up my port which I schedule for pick up this week, and I got a 221g follow up appointment via usvisaapp sechdule. Date I was shown are all in September 2025 and November 2025 all in Lagos . I chose September nothing earlier . Am
Praying it goes well when the time comes.

Its dicey!! Not now that they are trying to cancel Citizenship for 'Aliens'. Even if you mail the embassy in Lagos, they will tell you the onus is on the US immigration to give you access into the country. You can gamble it but be prepared that it may come up when you want to renew.

Consultvenek:
Chances of this is so slim so I will not advise you take this route if you still would love to visit the states in the future. If you want to give birth try Brazil or Mexico.
Safe delivery to you in advance.

i can't but i just [email protected]. You can try this

mhizzcherry:
I didn't know you could write to them, what email please

No he doesn't have to pay another visa fee. 221G is not an outright refusal, . He just have to get another date.

Efetobore1980:


Hello Alex.
Your friend's dad submitted (or gambled) renewal application as a qualified IW applicant when he naturally did not qualified.

He is likely going to start afresh by submitting a new ds-160 , pay another visa fee, and apply as a normal visa applicant (physical appearance). 👍

Yes, you will need to pick up the port then rebook an appointment, no you won't have to pay for another visa fee. The appointment is not automatic.

Although someone mentioned that his status showed refused/ it later showed istrative processing/ then changed to visa approved and didn't have to reappear for an interview. i guess he didn't have to pick up his document.

Efetobore1980:


Hello Teju.
How were you eventually approved since you received same letter? because that letter said the applicant's documents have been returned. Did they return yours too ? Did you pay another visa fee ? How did you find yourself back to the embassy? Automatic reschedule appointment? Pls clarify for the good of the public. 👍

He will need to book for a physical interview at the embassy. i received the same for my IW and was later approved, they wanted to clarify something. But bare in mind that if he overstayed(3months and above) on his last visit, the likelihood of them refusing him again is high.

Alexie89:
Hello,
A friends dad got this, please what's the next step and how to go about it.
Thank you in advance...

Congratulations. Hoping to receive mine soon

Dixoxoxo:
Hi guys, I am just providing an update on my visa to give hope to those who are still waiting. I submitted my port for renewal on the 3rd of April and here is my timeline.

Submitted: April 3rd
App received: April 8th
Refused status: April 22nd
istrative processing: May 6th
Approved: May 6th (no interview, I was praying to God everyday to change my refused to approved and he Delivered!!)
Issued: May 7th
Current status: Waiting for pick up mail

Overall, it took a little over a month to get here and I am sharing so those of you still waiting can have an idea of the current timeline for IW. Keep your faith and keep praying and It will surely come out!

It is better for her to say she is coming to see her child and grandchild. she hoped to have been there to you for your childbirth but unfortunately her visa was denied. If she says for birth they might do a check-up and see. Every child born has social security number. She should just be honest. I suggest you write the embassy(they read their mails) that your mum missed out on a precious moment and you will like for her to come over and meet her grandchild.

mhizzcherry:
Hello, I am inviting my mum to the US to for delayed omugwo(baby already born), she was denied the first time when I was pregnant and she has a date to go again, she told them she was coming to visit me and be there for the birth of her grand child. Now that my baby has been born, what should she say because she obviously can't say she is coming as nanny. I am a permanent resident and my husband is a citizen

Donmatlock:


How do you just determine it's not true and a fallacy. There is some truth to it. DoGE has been cutting down staff and agencies to reduce cost and embassies & consulates included. It could be one of the challenges at the Lagos consulate.

Antonio Rubio and D. Trump do not care about repercussions. They are focused on America first and don't care if it takes non-Americans a year to get visa infact they will like you not to come.

USAID and VOA staff are currently unemployed. So, do not cancel an opinion when you are not 100% sure.

Let's us just praying for favour when it gets to our turn. Shikenan!

Thank you oo.. if they are laying people off and cutting staff who is America. People that have been for interview in recent times said they were just 2-3 visa officers

Efetobore1980:


Teju.
It's not true , it's a fallacy.
For U.S embassy to reduce it's staffs is going to be a complex process and it must have diplomatic repercussions. Besides, the number of staffs is determined by the U.S government.

** Nigeria is the most populous black country in the world. We need more staffs . They cannot reduce staffs. 👍

What is Fallacy Please explain to me why visa process has taken 5weeks counting, still counting. If they can reduce staffs in America with DOGE policy who is Nigeria in the scheme of things

NotsonewMary:


This is becoming something else.
Does anyone have an idea what might be causing the delay?

Cc: NBako, Gbol123

I was told they have reduced the staff at the Embassy. Not sure how true it is but looks like a strong possibility. It is only those who were refused and re-invited for 221g that got a quick response. Now i am referring to Lagos. As for me i don't have any urgent travel plans so i am not too bothered.

NotsonewMary:


Hi Gbol’
Have you received any update on your application?

I am yet to receive mine too. 5weeks counting.

Taal17:


Ask this in the US visit visa thread.

It could be the appointment date is for you to drop off your port at OIS or it might be in person interview.

Interview waiver is still on however it doesn't mean you can't be called in for an in person interview

To add you can also be called in for 221G again because you used the tourist visa to give birth. They are refusing visa renewal based on this and also people who spent 4months above in the US. Again, all the best!

Taal17:


Ask this in the US visit visa thread.

It could be the appointment date is for you to drop off your port at OIS or it might be in person interview.

Interview waiver is still on however it doesn't mean you can't be called in for an in person interview

No Dropbox is still very much available, i just did mine but you have to be within the 12months of your previous visa expiration. All the best

Guestmale:


You don't mean it, Nigeria will burn because a senator is arrested.You mean jobless Nigerians in abroad.

Are you minding the useless lot. A lot of them that 'japa-ed" recently are actually morons. They are the ones constituting nuisance Facebook and Tiktok because of monetization.

mohbadliveson:
Nigeria Will burn if that woman is arrested. Many Nigerians abroad are ready to come home and her

See this slowpoke...

Squere:
The Greatest Leader in Nigeria and Africa.

In OBI, We trust.

Oya haters, start ur noises.

Bunch of Dimwit Jokers!!! LOOOOLLLLLL

NoToPile:
What's all the huffing and puffing about gan. Everyone who has ever ed through nysc knows what she did is against the nysc rules.

If there's a penalty for it, if they want to they can penalize her.

Whether she is saying the truth or not is another thing entirely point is she broke the rules.

She now came to social media to say it ,

God bless you!!

See the Obi ers fools and idiots... just like their slowpoke leader called Obi. Fakest Man of all. LOOOOOL

VinnyBaba:


Nice one from Peter Obi.

Learn how to Press the Necks of Tinibu and his Dingbats ers.

Dat's how he and ACN Rogues back then NEVER gave Goodluck Jonathan any Breathing space.

Now, he doesn't want to be Criticized.

A Terrible and Incompetent President Truly.

Joker!!! your GEJ that was padding the economy. you lot are quite brainless

ClearFlair:


Is a bag of rice N12k. How much was it during GEJ's tenure?

oh please be QUIET!! That midget called RUFAI is a snake!! He is DEVIL himself.

mynd1:


My problem with you Yoruba's is, you guys are so shameless and hypocrites. This same EL Rufai you guys are insulting up and down fought his own people because of Asiwaju. He single handed stood for Tinubu against Buhari cabals. Do you think Tinubu stand a chance during 2023 Election if not because of people like Mallam El Rufai?

A pseudo APC member if you ask me. He might be working for APC underground and on their payroll

Osiac:
Please is Reno now an APC member ?

They have been denying pregnant people back since time immemorial. Nothing New!! Most Airports are not friendly even to genuine tourist. Chicago O'Hare is one of the worst! the Immigration officers there are from the pit of hell. Some Airline don't even carry them from Nigeria. why did she wait that long to travel? She allowed her belly to show and probably didn't comport herself well

donforeign:
Trump ain't smiling

Like the Dimwit slowpoke that birthed you? At least we have a lineage?? Where is yours. Omo ale jati jati

RecessionistPMB:
Ronu fools will be mute!
The idiotic Reno will form dumb!

Tinubu will definitely bury what is left of our democracy!!

Yes I-94 but might still be tracked down for those who has or intend to overstay their visa which 90% of Nigerians do.

otherway:


Read again.