The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended Online Integrated Solutions (OIS) services, which previously handled visa applications for US citizens.Applicants now must submit their applications directly to the Nigerian Embassy in Washington, DC, or Consulates in New York and Atlanta.The NIS did not provide reasons for the suspension or a timeline for review.

This change comes after the US imposed a partial visa ban on Nigeria and other African nations, affecting categories like B-1, B-2, F, M, and J visas.The suspension only impacts applications processed through OIS, while the e-Visa system remains unaffected.The NIS assured applicants that measures are in place to ensure smooth visa processing.The move may relate to the US visa restrictions, but officials have not confirmed this link.Applicants are advised to monitor official channels for updates.