Consular officers of the United
States embassy in Nigeria say dress code is not a requirement for obtaining a
visa.
Speaking during a Facebook live
session on Wednesday, the officers said the applicants could come for interview
in traditional Nigerian dresses which they find unique.
The officials, who addressed
common mistakes seen on DS 160 application form, maintained that an applicant
does not need to know anyone in the US or have a prior travelling experience to
be granted a visa.
“When asked if dress code is
being considered during interviews, an official said: “No. It’s not a
consideration when doing your interview.
“Be comfortable. Don’t feel like
you need to put on a suit if you don’t usually wear a suit. Don’t wear a suit.
Wear what you would wear if you are going to any normal appointment.
“We want you to be you. We want
you to be as relaxed as possible for the interview. Talk to us.”
On Monday, the embassy had
said contrary to popular opinion, it
doesn’t enjoy denying Nigerians visa.
However, some Nigerians on the
comment session narrated their experiences at the embassy and how they were
rejected.
One Rominiyi Olufunsho said a
consular officer used a vulgar language to dismiss him.
“I have always had terrible
experience at the US embassy where one of the consulars used ‘f’ for me when I
was about to thumbprint. He said he doesn’t f…. Care how I am standing,” he
said.
“I have been denied US visa
lottery before in 2011 and that is the reason they have been denying me non-immigrant
visa using section 214(b) as an excuse they don’t even care to check documents
and they hardly allow you to talk. I work with a commercial bank in Nigeria as
a project manager and I have handled many projects. I visited the United
Kingdom twice and Dubai.”
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