The US Embassy in Nigeria reportedly made an estimated N2.1 billion on visa applications it rejected in 2015.

Findings made by The Herald indicate that the US Embassy made a total of N5.1 billion from the 158,914 applicants who sought to travel to America for business, tourism and medical purposes.

Of these only, 94,102 applications representing 60% of applicants were approved whilst 64,812 were denied.

US Embassy officials disclosed that they were able to interview 141% more applicants in 2015 due to changes made in their intake procedures. These changes include not allowing applicants to sit down but to remain standing throughout the entire process.

One applicant who recently went for the Visa interview in the Lagos Consulate complained of feeling faint and was repeatedly told by security officials that she was not allowed to stand.

Other applicants complained of sweating due to inadequate air conditioning system for the hundreds of applicants who file through the application room at any given moment on a daily basis.

Despite the harsh treatment, thousands of Nigerians still want to visit the United States, with some seeking for greener pastures abroad whilst others harbour genuine intentions to visit and return to Nigeria, their home country.

Many Nigerians complain of the arbitrariness of the Visa issuance process as the Consular Officers do not have to grant you a visa even if the error in interpreting the information the applicant provided is their own.

For instance an applicant could have a fledgling business in Nigeria, earning N50 million per annum and have family back in Nigeria, however the CO can still deny the application on a general ground under section 214(b).

Kemi a travel analyst says, "Applicants refused nonimmigrant visas are handed standard rejection letters stating that the reason they were denied is because they lack strong ties to their home countries and do not meet the standards for issuance of the visa. In fact, the actual reasons for the denial vary greatly. As is often the case, the actual reason may not be a legitimate, valid reason."

And how much did they pay as tax ?

Singing* eyin oyinbo, e wa fun mi ni visa
Nigeria is really a top earner for many businesses.

The sweating and standing is questionable though

Sparrow13:
And how much did they pay as tax ?

How can America pay tax to Nigeria?

u no dey fear bomb?

Instead they are taxing us

Am urging My fellow Nigerians to forfeit this USA this,USA that.Build your country and stop going there to become Slaves.Most people who apply for that USA visa seek for greener pastures

Jengem:



How can America pay tax to Nigeria?

u no dey fear bomb?

Instead they are taxing us

I think you are a teen who don't now politics work

They need to refund Nigerians as soon as possible.

The Western world has been milking Africa since time memorial...

This ridiculous sum can only be justified if they are going to US to pick money on the floor

Sparrow13:
I think you are a teen who don't now politics work

I think you


Nah....I dont think you anything


But buddy, if diplomats dont pay tax to a foreign country, then who would u, s of a be paying taxes too

Baba Bubu?



Please turn your brain on!

lalasticlala, mynd44

see better thread for front page

America is grossly overrated. I would rather go to the Russian Embassy than waste my time & resources at the American Embassy. Afterall, we know the Country that is funding ISIS & Boko Haram.

Dear amadioha + sango + Zeus who did we offend in this country?