In an executive order signed on (Jan. 27), US president Donald Trump instructed the State Department to immediately suspend the US’s Visa Interview Waiver Program.It’s an interesting action by a president who has made trade a central tenet of his policy platform, since it could, in the short term, inconvenience many frequent visitors to the US (and even dissuade them from visiting) by forcing them to have a face-to-face interview with a US consular officer every time their visa expires rather than simply dropping off their passport at a consulate.
Suspending the program could wreak havoc on US consular operations around the world that handle frequent visits from travelers seeking short term visas. The Visa Interview Waiver Program allows travelers to renew travel authorizations without an in-person interview.
The action is not expected to have any effect on the widely popular Visa Waiver Program, familiar to many by its front-line system, ESTA. That program allows nationals of 38 countries—including much of Europe—to enter the US without securing a visa at a consulate first.
A State department spokesman could not immediately confirm the precise effects of suspending this program, but said that it would announce any changes affecting travelers to the US as soon as possible.
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This is very sad.....
Very very sad...
He just wanna distort the whole system...
Hahahaha this include those Nigerians supporting trump,enjoy his new touch😂😂🤣
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it hasn't changed on their site na linda. where did u see this one o. it still has the dropbox renewal process listed.
dis one hard
Great! I can take anything Drumpf throws at meh.
Hmmmm,odogu trump,you dey do oh.#i concor .
if not that this country is frustrating, what are we travelling to the US for? nonsense, to hell with him and his US.
That's good! We should stay here and develop our own country instead of constantly going abroad to enjoy the good life.
I do not know what all this noise is all about, please! Their country, their terms! If you do not like it sit in your own country period! People do not give you terms on when and how to visit you in your homes you determine that. So bending neck over someone else's country is beyond my comprehension. If you do not want to do it their way then do not visit their country.Period.Enough said! I am tired of Trump said Trump did not say! Nigerians are the most vociferous about their new administration. Whatever you do, no matter how long you have lived there, been married to an American, worked, schooled, visited, YOU CAN NEVER BE AMERICAN!. Who are your ancestors, your county, your town, your village? You are and will always be full blown Nigerian.Your village in your motherland awaits you, realize hell or high water! So after all the talk and American posing, Nigerians need to realize that, It is their country.let them rule and reign over it the way they choose, please! Americans, the owners of the land said they wanted the man as President.Their choice! Good or bad they will bear whatever consequence. Never have I heard the Indians, Lebanese or Chinese in Nigeria crying foul over the way they enter, live or do business in Nigeria.Nigerians give them terms and condition, they abide and shut up.What is our problem with America and the way they operate? It is not our homeland, we have issues eating us out here in Nigeria. I f you want to visit them do as they say or just sit put and quit the whining! Please park well!!!
Pls you people should leave Americans alone. It is there country. It is not by force for you to go there. If it is there rule to enter their country then abide by it. How can a 3 months ban be causing such a force. Haba!
Trump is a man of his word. Now the world should begin to take him serious. He has a vision for his country and I doubt if anyone coukd stop him!
I don't support same stress for renewal but I want people like Wole Soyinka to be sent back
Hahahahaha
This is serious!
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U are a retard.
Shatap there u moron. How does inconveniencing a person renewing visa affect developing your country?
2017 ga adikwa kpo-kpo
You see? I told these blokes to go renew their visas before this. I knew this was gon be.
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Mumu i bet you cant travel abroad obi akpor
Wahalla dey oooo
Lol.....I like your reasoning.
To me the President is abusing his office by issuing executive order without reference to the legislative assembly.
Linda your information is not correct. Just checked the site and it still shows "Dropbox Renewal Program
This program allows certain visa applicants who have previously been issued U.S. visas to renew their visas without attending an interview.
Qualifications for the Dropbox Renewal Program
To qualify for the DHL Drop Box Visa Renewal Program, visa applicants must be applying to renew either a B1/B2, an F, an M, a J, an L, or an H visa. They must satisfy all of the following criteria for their visa class. If applying as a group or family, all members must fulfill each criteria to use the program.
Applicants who are 80 years or older automatically qualify for dropbox. Applicants 80 years or older are still required to apply and print a copy of their dropbox letter through the schedule platform."
If God wanted you to be an American you would have been born there!!! Face your country.. very good development!!!
Linda Ikeji just be aware that you are under investigation for anti Trump fake news. Your bias may affect your innocence family members!!
You're being watched by US authorities!!!
This one doesn't affect me in any way. At least lets see if all these our politicians can think of how to develop their own country. LINDA IKEJI FAN
Anonymous 21:46,wht do u mean,abeg pack one side.i gues u dnt knw airport cos if u do u wil nt sound stupid.for ur information pple wil stil get de visa de only thin is protocol,time and queue in de embassy
Lord, let your will be done.
Linda check the site properly yourself before posting such news.
Don't hate my dear, if you did not get visa your first trial then try again. There is nothing wrong for someone to have in your words good life. Americans go on vacation to other countries as well.
Very good lets stay here together
Number two...
Please shut your stupid mouth. Nigerians and bad belle syndrome.
Lol.....we shall see!
Exactly. Let's develop naija
And there is more to come! All those Nigerians who were cheering on Trump😪 Trump is an unrepentant racist. Africans will soon find out.
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Very good ....He should stop citizenship by birth too so our leaders and rogues can develop him. We Nigerians in America want to go back too
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Linda your information is false and misleading. Pls see correct link http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ng/ng-niv-visarenew.asp
visa interview waiver is different from drop box renewal. Linda its a pity you dont know how to read. The visa waiver program is for citizens of 38 countries mostly western European countries that do not require any visa to travel to the US. Nigeria has never been part of the 38 countries. Drop box still stands. please read and research before you start rumours.
Linda youy are a shame to mankind , so you came here to spread fake news just because of your hate for Trump..Thunder fire you
Renew My Visa
Dropbox Renewal Program
This program allows certain visa applicants who have previously been issued U.S. visas to renew their visas without attending an interview.
Qualifications for the Dropbox Renewal Program
To qualify for the DHL Drop Box Visa Renewal Program, visa applicants must be applying to renew either a B1/B2, an F, an M, a J, an L, or an H visa. They must satisfy all of the following criteria for their visa class. If applying as a group or family, all members must fulfill each criteria to use the program.
Applicants who are 80 years or older automatically qualify for dropbox. Applicants 80 years or older are still required to apply and print a copy of their dropbox letter through the schedule platform.
For B1/B2 visa holders:
• The applicant is a Nigerian passport holder; if not a Nigerian passport holder, the applicant principally resides in Nigeria and their last visa was issued in Nigeria;
• The applicant’s last visa interview resulted in an issuance;
• The applicant was issued a two-year B1/B2 United States visa;
• The visa expired no more than 12 months prior to reissuance;
• The applicant was at least 14 years old at the time of the last issuance or will be under the age of 14 at the time of reissuance; and
• The applicant has never been arrested nor had an encounter with law enforcement, customs, or immigration officials in the United States.
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Dropbox Renewal Program
This program allows certain visa applicants who have previously been issued U.S. visas to renew their visas without attending an interview.
Qualifications for the Dropbox Renewal Program
To qualify for the DHL Drop Box Visa Renewal Program, visa applicants must be applying to renew either a B1/B2, an F, an M, a J, an L, or an H visa. They must satisfy all of the following criteria for their visa class. If applying as a group or family, all members must fulfill each criteria to use the program.
Applicants who are 80 years or older automatically qualify for dropbox. Applicants 80 years or older are still required to apply and print a copy of their dropbox letter through the schedule platform.
For B1/B2 visa holders:
• The applicant is a Nigerian passport holder; if not a Nigerian passport holder, the applicant principally resides in Nigeria and their last visa was issued in Nigeria;
• The applicant’s last visa interview resulted in an issuance;
• The applicant was issued a two-year B1/B2 United States visa;
• The visa expired no more than 12 months prior to reissuance;
• The applicant was at least 14 years old at the time of the last issuance or will be under the age of 14 at the time of reissuance; and
• The applicant has never been arrested nor had an encounter with law enforcement, customs, or immigration officials in the United States.
Linda you're a wack journalist. I don't know where you got this crap from, coz it's not on their official website. Stop causing unnecessary panic.
Please tell them! Sound it into Linda's ears too. She has been shamelessly attacking donald trump for protecting his own. Who blames him? We don't even know if our so called president is dead or alive.
Trump bu anekwekwu anememe.
That thing you're speaking is long grammar...
Nawaoo
Hitler also had a vision for Germany. He started with Germany first. Next, he said the Jews are behind world problem and then he decided it 'll be better to rule the world. Do not forget he also had plans to enslave Africans and use our land as a farm to feed the rest of the world. Populism always lead to secularism.
Lmao!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣You are the fake news!!!
I was able to get a drop box confirmation a few minutes ago. Will confirm fully when I get to DHL to submit.
This has no effect on me. I'm British. I also have Nigerian passport. I enter Nigeria without visa. I don't need visa to enter U.S, EU, Nigeria or any African country.
Trump can do whatever he wants. U.S is his country and he's the President.
YOU PEOPLE NEED TO LEAVE TRUMP ALONE.
TERRORISM MUST BE STOPPED. TRUMP IS DOING THE RIGHT THING. THE U.S HAVE THE RIGHT TO SCREEN EVERYONE CROSSING ITS BORDERS.
NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT SHOULD BE VERY STRICT ON WHO IT ALLOWS INTO NIGERIA. THE IMMIGRATION POSTS AROUND THE STATES IN THE NORTH SHOULD BE EXTRA STRICT. ISLAMISTS LARGELY STREAM INTO NIGERIA VIA THE NORTH AND COMMIT ALL SORTS PF ATROCITIES. TERRORISM SHOULD CARRY THE DEATH PENALTY.
That's how he wants it to be, so be it.
@ number two anonymous commenter to this post. Do you currently have a job ? I doubt you do, you are still being spoon fed by your mum and dad obviously. Some of us put millions in the US economy to provide Jobs for people locally here in Nigeria and having to wait several months to book an appointment for visa (hopefully you are approved) really affects businesses over here, hence the reason some are not too happy with the policy. You have a genuine reason to visit (business purpose ) and a dick head like you (interviewer)feels because your shirt is not properly ironed and therefore you don't deserve a US visa, and cutting your business dealings , how do you feel ??. Please try and do beans for breakfast daily, it helps with your reasoning. You can order from the trending guys @agoyinspecial for beans to build your sense of reasoning.
This information is incorrect and drop box is still in effect, and for those who are saying people should stay back and develop their country; Not everyone is looking to abscond like you lot, to some it's simply a one or two week vacation and they are back to paying tax which help take care of some of you.
This is not true! The dropbox option is still very much available for eligible applicants.. please check well before you spread fake news
I'm so guilty. My sisters that warned me are going to laugh till they pee
All this people saying stay in your country and develop your country. Are you government abi what development can someone that's not government bring. How many development have individuals brought to Nigeria. There is so much an individual can do. The responsibility of development lies solely on the government. Roads, electricity, housing, healthcare,education. The truth is the government have failed us. The situation is critical. The best option if for the country to divide let every region be solely responsible for its development. Nigeria is now a dead giant. Do not let anyone deceive you. Shame on our So call d leaders. Greed and selfishness has eaten up every corner of the country.
Linda please be professional enough to posts facts on your blog. A simple peruse on US embassy site Nigeria, still has the drop box facility available.
Well articulated. You said it all, some guy almost stabbed me over the issue yesterday, when I towed your line of reasoning, I told him it's their country and you do things their way. Take it or sit in your country.
U r saying non sense...what does dro0 box have to do with developing Nigeria... u dat u r here what have u achieved in ur local years...
Dats where u fail...dats d presidents choice...not 4 d people by d people...I won't want dat
Read ur comment again...does it sound relEvanton here...
I agree with u guys...I used to read Linda's blog for info every morning but now I feel it's like the sun news paper. Too much uncertain news and irrelevant ones too... I think they should demarcated their sight for different sections
Did you verify this from the consulate? This is why Trump has issues with the media. What you posted is NOT TRUE stop misleading people. Dropbox is still available.
This information is false, bloggers like you should know better instead of going to Daily mail and picking up stories only to edit them.Quiet unprofessional
http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ng/ng-niv-visarenew.asp
Ode,
Mumu
Arindin
Oponu.
U must have a stench of a Mouth odour 4 typing this rubbish..
Ewu Gambia Like U.
CIA ko cIU ni
Why are u guys fighting over an establish law.
Impatient journalism. This information is absolutely false.
Get these message clearly here, no Nigerian is being stop from getting American visa, you ought to appear for interview each time your visa expires. It has been like that before 2013. So nothing has spoiled yet.
hmm
-D great anonymous now as Vivian Reginalds
lol don't mind him. go and advice your own president who seeks legislative approval.
Madam Linda, get your facts right!!!!!!
Good talk
It's a shame also that people here fell for the supposed Linda's gimmicks without going online to verify themselves. That is why we are where we gave as a country. People are to gullible, swallowing whatever propaganda they heat without first thinking through it or researching. May God grant us grace to use what he has put in our skull
I called and I was told I still qualify for drop box renewal method.
fALSE NEWS!!!! Fake blog!
flase Newssss. Dropbox is still available on the site
Rubbish post by Linda. Please stop circulating this fake news until USEmbassies tell us so.
lind ikeji kindly take this down, go to their website. visa renewal is still in place.
Eleyi gidi gaan!!!
It is pertinent for bloggers to provide accurate and verifiable information to the public. The information posted by this blogger is not correct please and people have commented on that. The USA Visa Renewal Drop box option is still available. However, what changed is this requirement:
- The visa expired no more than 12 months prior to reissuance;
By last week it was this:
- The visa expired no more than 24 months prior to reissuance;
Just three days ago it was this:
- The visa expired no more than 48 months prior to reissuance;
So these are changes that came out of the new Executive order. I however expect it to go back to the 24 months it had always been, to reduce traffic at the embassy. It is however their country and they are 100% in what ever decision they take.
The responsibility for we Nigerians is to create opportunities that reduce the heavy flow to USA and other developed countries and increase the flow of quality tourists to Nigeira.
Correct! same thing i found out on their site...linda!
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