Immigration with Confidence

The U.S. Embassy in Accra processes thousands of immigrant visa applications every year, and the backlog is significant. As of 2024, Accra ranks among the top 20 most backlogged U.S. consulates globally, with wait times for interview appointments stretching beyond two years in many cases. Prepare for the prescreening to make sure you are on track to a successful EB-3 application.

For most Nigerian EB-3 applicants I work with, the interview stage is where anxiety peaks. You've waited months, sometimes years, for this moment. Your employer has invested in your PERM labor certification and I-140 petition. Your family's future hinges on what happens in Lagos over the course of a few critical appointments.

On paper, the EB-3 visa process looks straightforward: find a sponsoring employer, go through the U.S. government’s steps, and attend your interview. But for many Ghanaians, there are practical challenges that make the journey more complicated than it first appears. These are not obstacles meant to discourage you as they are simply realities of applying from Ghana. By understanding them early, you can plan ahead and avoid costly mistakes or delays.

Many Nigerians believe the EB-3 visa is only for people with university degrees. This is one of the biggest misconceptions about U.S....

In 2025, the EB-3 visa remains one of the most affordable paths to U.S. residency compared to investment routes like EB-5, however, there are many other significant costs that are associated with this move from relocation fees to other initial living expenses and much more. Understanding the full range of costs both in U.S. and in Ghana, will help you avoid surprises and move forward with confidence.

For many years people from Ghana felt that studying in America has long seemed like the surest way to enter the United States and build a life there. Yet these routes are often expensive, temporary, and uncertain. In 2025, more and more Ghanaians are realizing that the EB-3 employment-based green card offers a more reliable path to long-term U.S. residency.