Monday, November 11, 2024 -A recent incident involving a young Nigerian woman, who was reportedly denied a U.S. visa despite investing millions in application and processing fees, has sparked a social media uproar.
The incident has seen Nigerians call for a refund policy for
unsuccessful visa applicants, noting the huge amount of money usually invested
only for the application to be rejected.
The lady, who had spent both significant financial resources and time
preparing for her visa interview, expressed her disappointment in a series of
statements following the denial.
“I feel sad. I could have used my money to buy a car. I’m
depressed,” she shared, while noting her determination to try again: “I’ll
go to that Yankee.”
Recounting her experience, she explained that over 80 other applicants
were denied their visas in her presence.
Of the roughly 300 people who attended the interview session, she
estimated that only five would likely receive approval.
The story resonated with many Nigerians on social media, who shared
their own experiences of visa rejection and supported the call for a refund or
compensation system.
One user, @81_flacos, commented, “Even if they won’t refund, at
least a compensation of any kind would go a long way. Cos you know how much
you’ll spend? At the end, you get denied, and then it feels like a wasted
investment.”
Another user, @MayJaYBaE, expressed frustration with the process,
calling it a “scam,” and argued that visa applications were being used to
exploit applicants from Africa and other developing regions.
Similarly, @Reggy1960 emphasized the impact of the high denial rates,
writing, “Nigerian lady cries out after her US VISA got denied after
spending millions of naira. This is the story of many Nigerians every year;
there should be a refund policy.”
Adding to the debate, @Slevin767025080 recounted his own tense
experience at the U.S. embassy in Abuja, where he witnessed numerous applicants
denied in rapid succession. “These people were denying folks in under 30
seconds. See Nigerians crying, explaining, and begging. Me I sha got mine, no
real questions asked. But that day, I felt sorry for myself being Nigerian.
These guys no rate us.”
The incident has spurred wider discussions on social media, with
Nigerians urging for reforms and financial protections to cushion the financial
impact of unsuccessful applications.
The US embassy denied her visa… pic.twitter.com/pKErZukccj
— PB (@Pep_Boxx) November 10, 2024
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