OyoTunjiUSA:


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1. The date assigned to you by the US embassy is of utmost importance, because that is when they expect you to appear or go and drop your VISA application. OIS date should not be more relevant than that of the USA embassy, except , if the USA embassy has entered into an agreement with OIS, thereby accepting OIS dates to override.

PS: Call both organisations to verify.

PS: The sending of IW qualification email applies to especially , new applicants, and since the embassy says, those with previous appointments still have their appointments recognised, then you may go ahead without waiting for the qualification email.

PS: All IW VISA applicants should also note that, the USA embassy can summon them for physical interviews, despite having qualified for IW, IF NEED BE.


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Thanks for all the support.

I tried to submit today based on the date from the US Embassy but was turned back. Apparently, the only date of importance now is the OIS date.

The previous drop-off date is no longer valid, even if it is next year. Just book on OIS and submit.

The only reason for the AVITS appointment is to get the IW letter. It also now makes sense why my IW letter did not contain any date/time on it.

You can also send someone with the required documents to submit for you. It's just unfortunate that I wasted so much on flights and hotel.

primusmaximus:


Thanks for all the support.

I tried to submit today based on the date from the US Embassy but was turned back. Apparently, the only date of importance now is the OIS date.

The previous drop-off date is no longer valid, even if it is next year. Just book on OIS and submit.

The only reason for the AVITS appointment is to get the IW letter. It also now makes sense why my IW letter did not contain any date/time on it.

You can also send someone with the required documents to submit for you. It's just unfortunate that I wasted so much on flights and hotel.

Thanks a lot for the feedback. Much appreciated. Also, sent you an email message. If you can please get back to me. Thanks.

Babyngchuks:
Pls I already created an account with AVITS but when I tried logging in it shows user don't exists. Am confused

Have you received your activation email from AVITS?

Good afternoon everyone. Please after swapping to the new site. How can I update my DS160 form. Kindly help me

Abuja.

Lagos earliest date when I checked was August 2025.

yoyome20:


thanks please confirm if this is lagos or abuja . God bless you

Good morning. on the page that says select appointment time. Do I pick visa services or us visa services.

thanks.

primusmaximus:


Thanks for the detailed response. Does the date on the USA embassy appointment matter? It's not allowing me reschedule and the previous date I booked isn't available on OIS.

The IW letter can be downloaded from the AVITS site.... not sure if they will still send an email

Hi Naivasha,

Please how did you book your appointment. I cant seem to book on the AVITS site. Also the OIC site , did you book an appointment there?How?, Please help.

naivasha:
Ok, so First Bank has definitely received the visa fee. My guess is that somewhere in the interface between the payment platform and the application website your information has not synced properly and therefore you are not able to proceed.

Keep trying to reach out to them so they can resolve it for you. All the best.

damkanlinsin:
Good afternoon everyone. Please after swapping to the new site. How can I update my DS160 form. Kindly help me

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1. It seems " profile update is not yet available on the AVITS webpage. If the scenario continues, just attend your VISA interview with both old and new DS-160s.

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Hi OyoTunjiUSA,


I can't seem to get a date on the AVITS site for drop off. Please what do I do?

OyoTunjiUSA:


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1. It seems " profile update is not yet available on the AVITS webpage. If the scenario continues, just attend your VISA interview with both old and new DS-160s.

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Hi OyoTunjiUSA,


I can't seem to get a date on the AVITS site for drop off. Please what do I do?

DFCO:

Hi Naivasha,

Please how did you book your appointment. I cant seem to book on the AVITS site. Also the OIC site , did you book an appointment there?How?, Please help.

Hi @DFCO,
I have not booked my appointment yet. However I am able to get to the point where I can view the calendar and available dates. I am holding back because the dates I see currently don't work for me. Please note I am referring to AVITS only. I have not tried on the OIS site.

On AVITS, have you been able to at least go through the questions that determine if you are eligible for IW?

annabee:
Abuja.

Lagos earliest date when I checked was August 2025.

Thanks a lot .

DFCO:
Good morning. on the page that says select appointment time. Do I pick visa services or us visa services.

thanks.

If you are referring to OIS, select US Visa Documents Delivery. Then put your passport number and click verify. It will then say your passport is not ready for pick-up, click proceed and then select your preferred centre and select "drop-off". Proceed to select the date and time you want and print the acknowledgement slip.

OyoTunjiUSA:


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1. It seems " profile update is not yet available on the AVITS webpage. If the scenario continues, just attend your VISA interview with both old and new DS-160s.

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Ok thank you because my travel history and other things have changed since I filled the DS160 since last year. I just want to update it before my appointment date coming up next month

Thanks so much. I have done that and I got a date for next week. What about the AVITS? We dont need to schedule a date on the website?

primusmaximus:


If you are referring to OIS, select US Visa Documents Delivery. Then put your passport number and click verify. It will then say your passport is not ready for pick-up, click proceed and then select your preferred centre and select "drop-off". Proceed to select the date and time you want and print the acknowledgement slip.

Thanks again Naivasha. Yes I got my waiver. Initially saw today as available but it was too soon for me; now its not even showing the calender just 'Location Not Available'.

I tried the OIS and I got a date for next week; but is the AVITS date not required

naivasha:


Hi @DFCO,
I have not booked my appointment yet. However I am able to get to the point where I can view the calendar and available dates. I am holding back because the dates I see currently don't work for me. Please note I am referring to AVITS only. I have not tried on the OIS site.

On AVITS, have you been able to at least go through the questions that determine if you are eligible for IW?

OtunOba15:
How did you get to speak with them...? Kindly share the details with me.

It just crazy

I used the chat button on the website. It’s on the homepage. Sometimes your browser can block it from popping up. I had to use Mozilla Firefox on an android phone. It wasn’t showing up on safari.

DFCO:
Thanks so much. I have done that and I got a date for next week. What about the AVITS? We dont need to schedule a date on the website?

The OIS staff in Abuja told me they stopped recognizing AVITS date last week Friday. OIS date is what they follow now. I think you should still get a date on AVITS, even if it is next year, and go to OIS next week to submit.

I've been checking. The calendar no longer shows. It just states 'Location Unavailable" under appointments.

primusmaximus:


The OIS staff in Abuja told me they stopped recognizing AVITS date last week Friday. OIS date is what they follow now. I think you should still get a date on AVITS, even if it is next year, and go to OIS next week to submit.

DFCO:
I've been checking. The calendar no longer shows. It just states 'Location Unavailable" under appointments.

If you live in Lagos or Abuja, then still try and submit using the OIS date. It's possible they have stopped AVITS appointments for drop-off as it may no longer be relevant (as mentioned by OIS)

If you stay outside Lagos/Abuja, then wait for someone to confirm using OIS date only.

The OIS staff I spoke with actually said they have taken over the appointment booking process from US Embassy.

Dear House,

Please can someone advice or explain how to reschedule for appointment after IW and receiving the 221g

Thank You!

primusmaximus:


If you live in Lagos or Abuja, then still try and submit using the OIS date. It's possible they have stopped AVITS appointments for drop-off as it may no longer be relevant (as mentioned by OIS)

If you stay outside Lagos/Abuja, then wait for someone to confirm using OIS date only.

The OIS staff I spoke with actually said they have taken over the appointment booking process from US Embassy.

Hi,

This page on the AVITS site addresses your question. https://www.usvisaappt.com/visa/page?country=NG&apiPageName=refusal221G&locale=en

All the best!

Lanrebobokay:
Dear House,

Please can someone advice or explain how to reschedule for appointment after IW and receiving the 221g

Please how do you get OIS dates? I thought the AVITS was being managed by OIS.

primusmaximus:


If you live in Lagos or Abuja, then still try and submit using the OIS date. It's possible they have stopped AVITS appointments for drop-off as it may no longer be relevant (as mentioned by OIS)

If you stay outside Lagos/Abuja, then wait for someone to confirm using OIS date only.

The OIS staff I spoke with actually said they have taken over the appointment booking process from US Embassy.

naivasha:


Thanks a lot for the feedback. Much appreciated. Also, sent you an email message. If you can please get back to me. Thanks.

Sure. I've responded to your mail

Ajala444:
Please how do you get OIS dates? I thought the AVITS was being managed by OIS.

The site is www.oisservices.com/services.

After creating a profile, select US Visa Documents Delivery. Then put your passport number and click verify. It will then say your passport is not ready for pick-up, click proceed and then select your preferred centre and select "drop-off". Proceed to select the date and time you want and print the acknowledgment slip.

Remember to save the acknowledgment slip. You won't be able to view it after closing the page and you likely will not receive an email too.

zowabia2024:


I paid at first bank and got the payment receipt

Please the payment details you used, was it the deposit slip no: or the one below the barcode that comes with OIS|Date|Number

Hello has anyone experience a situation that almost 3 days after payment, payment has not been updated and i still can not move forward to appointments as i am still being asked to pay.

I have submitted a ticket but still no response

OtunOba15:
You are lucky I have paid since last week Friday with the same process till now I can't make any progress. I have sent mail twice no response.

Hi Dear

It seems me and you have the same issue.

I paid for me and my wife, my wife's own got confirmed and she has a date to select.

But me way go handle everything nada three day now.

OyoTunjiUSA:


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1. It seems " profile update is not yet available on the AVITS webpage. If the scenario continues, just attend your VISA interview with both old and new DS-160s.

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So are you saying someone can fill another one without updating it on the new website cause am in the same dilemma and am yet to fill it cause I can find the profile update

Mom’s Visa approved today at the Abuja embassy. 9:45 am. Transcript below if it helps anyone here;

Consular: Good day ma
Mom: Yoruba
Consular: Ekaaro ma (smiling)
Mom: Ekaaro oo
Consular beckons on Yoruba interpreter
Consular: Where are you going?
Mom: California
Consular: Why?
Mom: My daughter gave birth
Consular: How many kids do you have?
Mom: 7
Consular: How many in Nigeria?
Mom: 4 in Nigeria, 3 in America
Consular: How long will you stay?
Mom: 1 month
Consular: I will be issuing your visa, ask whoever is waiting for you to interpret what’s in the white paper.

Mom couldn’t recognize door afterwards, her joy was too full😂😂


Question: Does anyone know where to pick up passport? DHL or IOS? I switched her pick up to Lagos from Abuja. What is advisable with the current transition going on with the US embassy in Nigeria?

Jidebambam:
Mom’s Visa approved today at the Abuja embassy. 9:45 am. Transcript below if it helps anyone here;

Consular: Good day ma
Mom: Yoruba
Consular: Ekaaro ma (smiling)
Mom: Ekaaro oo
Consular beckons on Yoruba interpreter
Consular: Where are you going?
Mom: California
Consular: Why?
Mom: My daughter gave birth
Consular: How many kids do you have?
Mom: 7
Consular: How many in Nigeria?
Mom: 4 in Nigeria, 3 in America
Consular: How long will you stay?
Mom: 1 month
Consular: I will be issuing your visa, ask whoever is waiting for you to interpret what’s in the white paper.

Mom couldn’t recognize door afterwards, her joy was too full😂😂


Question: Does anyone know where to pick up passport? DHL or IOS? I switched her pick up to Lagos from Abuja. What is advisable with the current transition going on with the US embassy in Nigeria?

Congratulations to you mum

OyoTunjiUSA:



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1. 221g maximum processing time is 30 - 60 days but it can be indefinite if there is need for the USA embassy to dig further into your case or perhaps " your application might have been displaced.

Embassy Solution.

CONTACT US IF 90 DAYS HAVE PASSED

If it has been over 90 days since our office last contacted you about your case, please email us per the instructions below. If your case has been pending for less than 90 days, we will not be able to respond to your request.

EMAIL US at LagosNIV@state.gov with the following

information

USE THIS SUBJECT LINE: V22 - FULL NAME - ADMIN PROCESSING
Full Name (as listed in passport)
Date of Interview
Passport Number
Visa Type


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Thank you very much I tried and I got automated message referring me to navigator and my subject format doesn’t meet the requirements.I couldn’t get the email you sent and don’t know how to email you here