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To request an emergency interview, the following are required:<\/p>\n<p>A completed DS-160, an approved I-20, a receipt for I-901 SEVIS fee, a GTBank (MRV) receipt for visa fee, a scan of the biopage of current valid passport and passport photograph.<\/p>\n<p>In Lagos, student surge days will take place on November 24, December 8, and December 15. Documents should be e-mailed to LagosStudents@state.gov.<\/p>\n<p>These include a completed DS-160, an approved I-20, a receipt for I-901 SEVIS fee, a GTBank (MRV) receipt for visa fee, a scan of the biopage of current valid passport and passport photograph.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, those currently studying in the U.S. may be considered for a special application procedure.<\/p>\n<p>However, they must be renewing a student visa that is still valid or has expired within the past 24 months.<\/p>\n<p>Those eligible are either renewing to continue participation in the same course of study, even if at a different institution, or attend the same institution even if in a different course.<\/p>\n<p>Such applicants in Abuja are to apply through www.ustraveldocs.com\/ng, follow the instructions to complete visa application, visit a designated DHL facility and mail the following:<\/p>\n<p>A printout of confirmation page, completed DS-160, an approved I-20, receipt for I-901 SEVIS fee, a GTBank (MRV) receipt for visa fee passport containing the expired student visa (if that passport is expired, a current valid passport is also required).<\/p>\n<p>Others are passport photograph and proof of continued full-time enrollment (such as transcripts, tuition payment, etc.)<\/p>\n<p>In Lagos, applicants were asked to also take above-listed requirements to the U.S. Consulate at 12:30 \u2013 1:00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, between November 25 and January 5.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United States will again expand operations in Nigeria from November 24, 2021 to better serve the student population. 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