Note:
Travel for the purpose of attending weddings, assisting pregnant
daughters, or attending graduation ceremonies do not qualify
for emergency appointments. For such travel, please schedule
an ordinary appointment well in advance.
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| A. |
Medical Care - To obtain emergency medical
care, or to accompany a relative or employer for emergency
medical care.
Essential documentation:
- A letter from the doctor in Nigeria describing the medical
condition and the urgency of travel and certifying that
such care is not available in Nigeria.
- A letter from the physician or hospital in the United
States indicating that they are prepared to treat the case
and providing the approximate cost of the treatment.
- Evidence of how one shall pay for the cost of the treatment.
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| B. |
Funeral /Death - To attend the funeral of an
immediate family member (mother, father, brother, sister,
child, grandparent or grandchild).
Essential documentation:
- A letter from the funeral director stating the contact
information and details of the deceased and date of the
funeral. OR
- Evidence that the deceased is an immediate relative.
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| C. |
Business Travel - To attend to an urgent business
matter where the travel requirement could not be predicted
in advance.
Essential documentation:
- A letter of invitation from the corresponding company
in the United States attesting to the urgency of the planned
visit, describing the nature of the business and that either
the US or Nigerian company will suffer a significant loss
of opportunity if an emergency appointment is not available.
OR
- Evidence of a necessary training program in the United
States of three months duration or less, to include letters
from both the Nigerian employer and U.S. company providing
the training.
OR
- Contracts, letters of credit and/or other documents demonstrating
a business relationship and a need to travel urgently.
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Students or exchange visitors - who are within 120
days of their start date of a valid program and who have not
been refused a visa within the last six months.
Essential documentation:
- Form I-20 or DS-2019 indicating start date of program
within 120 days.
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Returning Workers - H and L visa renewals for applicants
who are already working in the U.S and are returning to their
jobs.
Essential documentation:
- Evidence such as a previous visa, Form I-797(Notice of
Action) or Form I-129 to demonstrate that they are returning
to their previously authorized employment in the United
States.
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