U.S. Embassy in Accra Introduces New Pre-Screening Process for Immigrant Visa Applicants

The U.S. Embassy in Accra is launching a new pre-screening process to enhance the efficiency of immigrant visa processing set to commence this September 2024, requiring all applicants scheduled for immigrant visa interviews to attend a pre-screening appointment three to four weeks before their visa interview.

This change is aimed at ensuring applicants are fully prepared with the necessary documentation before their official interview. The announcement was shared by the embassy on its X platform as sighted by GhanaTrends.

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To improve the efficiency of immigrant visa processing, the U.S. Embassy in Accra is rolling out a new pre-screening process. All applicants with immigrant visa interviews scheduled for September 2024 and beyond will be required to attend a prescreening appointment 3-4 weeks in… pic.twitter.com/sqCSkRdJ32

— U.S. Embassy Ghana (@USEmbassyGhana) September 6, 2024

The tweet highlighted procedural approaches for immigrant visa applicants and what ought to be done.

Applicants will receive two notifications: one for their visa interview and a separate email specifying the date of their pre-screening appointment, along with a list of required documents. During the pre-screening, consular staff will review the submitted documents and notify applicants of any missing items. Applicants are then expected to gather the required documents before their visa interview.

 

At the time of the visa interview, consular officers will verify if the applicant attended their pre-screening and has all necessary documents. Applicants who missed their pre-screening or fail to provide the required documents will need to reschedule their visa interview for a later date. This process applies strictly to immigrant visa applicants. It explained.