A video showing Nigerians queuing in a long line at the US embassy to apply for a visa to leave the country has sparked outrage on social media.
The problems and obstacles that applicants seeking American visas face have been highlighted by Tiktok content creator @williamkwasismith.
The video showed a long line of people waiting in the hot sunlight for their visa appointments.
The caption of the video read: “See what people go through for America Visa interview. Queued as early as 6 am for 9 am visa appointment.”
William emphasized the dedication and early morning efforts of those seeking visas to enter the United States. The video highlighted the difficult conditions that visa applicants face while patiently waiting in line for hours.
Read some comments from netizens below.
@Kobe commented: “I was in the same queue in 2013, 2 times in 2021, and joined the queue again in Jan 2022 but I was still refused a visa! I only got approval in Abidjan!”
@James commented: “I was there in 2019 got refused the first time was there the same year and I got my 5-year visa. Y’all will be approved too.”
@ApolloDascio reacted: “Africa is the best. It’s only when you are away that you notice.”
@Karl reacted: “I beg no put camera for my face no make my village people see me.”
@Ginakiss commented: “I was there last year August. Thank God hv finally joined my husband in d USA.”
@caritakomabu said: “It’s not easy hmmm I have been there before now am in the US thanks to God Almighty.” @Kofi Sarpong said: “Visa applicants queue at 6am, I believe Consular Officers will still be sleeping or sipping coffee. God bless our homeland.”
