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.