
(Laura Scudder contributed to this story. In the 2019-2020 academic year, Nigeria set a record for itself by sending 14,000 Nigerians to pursue graduate and undergraduate degrees in the U.S., bringing an estimated $501 million to communities across America, the DOS noted. It ranks 11th worldwide on the list among countries that send their students to the U.S., according to the DOS. Nigeria sends more students to American colleges and universities than any other country in Africa, and Nigerian students earn more Ph.D.’s in the U.S. educational opportunity, we encourage you to check out EducationUSA Advising Centers at our American Spaces in Abuja, Lagos, Ibadan and Calabar, or at ,” Tuller said. “Both Nigeria and the United States benefit when Nigerian students study at one of our world-class educational institutions. Transit Visa is available to citizens of all countries except ECOWAS Nationals who do not require visa to visit Nigeria and other countries which Nigeria has. Students who used EducationUSA services received scholarships worth $28 million in 2020, according to the U.S. embassies and consulates around the world. higher education at more than 400 student advising centers, typically at U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Cultural and Educational Affairs (BCE), which promotes U.S. She also encouraged students to check out EducationUSA, a branch of the U.S. Students from Nigeria are required to pay a $160 fee for the F-1 application. Tuller warned about using third-party services to book visa appointments - they may not provide accurate information or may ask for a processing fee. studies are scheduled to begin this fall, we encourage you to schedule your appointment as quickly as possible,” Tuller said. Student visa appointments in May and June will be increased to accommodate as many students as possible. mission country consular coordinator in Nigeria. Mission in Nigeria,” said Susan Tuller, U.S. You will need an ID card or passport if you are travelling within the European Union. “As we continue to prioritize the health and safety of our staff and customers, processing student visas remains a high priority for the U.S. Time for me to bag that gender studies degree.

"Time for me to bag that gender studies degree," student Justin Irabor tweeted about getting to study in the U.S. The embassy in Abuja and consulate general in Lagos will assist student visa applications in a timely fashion while observing safety procedures because of COVID-19, the embassy stated in a press release April 30. mission in Nigeria will prioritize student visa applications for Nigerians to ensure they are interviewed for their visa applications in time for their programs start date this fall, the U.S.
