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Can someone please advice what's the best way to apply for a visitors visa in the US while the person is currently in the UK and originally from Nigeria?  Should I  apply for her from the UK or Nigeria?

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On what basis is the person on the UK?

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Please can anyone advise if it is best to apply for a relative who is currently visiting in the UK for a US visitors Visa while in the UK or apply via Nigeria as the person is Nigerian citizen? Also, on the basis of processing times which will be faster?

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Hi,

 

You can not apply for a visitor visa for a relative.  The person must apply on their own and overcome the legal presumption that all applicants want to immigrate. 

A person can apply for a visitor visa from any country.  However, it's best to apply in their own home country.

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not a permanent resident of UK as the person is there on tourist visa so the person must interview in Nigeria

 

at this time the US Lagos embassy says:   

For Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants:  The Embassy and Consulate General continue to prioritize travelers with urgent travel needs, although regular visa appointments are made available as the local conditions allow.

 

so,  don't expect an interview to happen anytime soon

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6 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

not a permanent resident of UK as the person is there on tourist visa so the person must interview in Nigeria

OP's relative can also interview for B-2 in London: https://fam.state.gov/fam/09FAM/09FAM040302.html "22 CFR 41.101(a) gives you the discretion to permit an alien who is physically present in your consular district to apply for a nonimmigrant visa (NIV) outside his or her resident district."

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13 minutes ago, HRQX said:

OP's relative can also interview for B-2 in London: https://fam.state.gov/fam/09FAM/09FAM040302.html "22 CFR 41.101(a) gives you the discretion to permit an alien who is physically present in your consular district to apply for a nonimmigrant visa (NIV) outside his or her resident district."

i stand corrected 

person can apply but how long will the person still be in UK (normal tourist visa is 6 months and UK is not interviewing for US tourist visa except emergency

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html

 

London

Nonimmigrant Visa Type Appointment Wait Time
Visitor Visa Emergency Appointments Only
Student/Exchange Visitor Visas Emergency Appointments Only
All Other Nonimmigrant Visas Emergency Appointments Only
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They can interview anywhere but the best place to show ties to home will be their home country. From the official DoS page on visit visas:

 

You should schedule an appointment for your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where you live. You may schedule your interview at another U.S. Embassy or Consulate, but be aware that it may be more difficult to qualify for a visa outside of the country where you live

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html

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On 7/8/2021 at 10:06 PM, Ada o. said:

Can someone please advice what's the best way to apply for a visitors visa in the US while the person is currently in the UK and originally from Nigeria?  Should I  apply for her from the UK or Nigeria?

Thanks all.

You don't apply for a US B visa on behalf of someone else.  

 
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