Nigerian passport processing comes to Columbus

The Passport Processing event which was postponed in July has been rescheduled for Friday October 7^th and Saturday October 8^th 2016.

All  applicants who have  completed the pre-processing stage will receive a follow up to schedule  preferred Date & Time schedule  In the interim, location and processing time frames will remain the same.

A statement from the organizers urges interested applicants to reach out, including   those who have any emergency travels coming up soon in order to possibly fast track such applications OR direct you appropriately (with proof provided). Please be informed that these are still required on the processing dates:

• Consulate $100 money order
• NIDOA Ohio $30 processing fee (minors excluded)
• Your original passport (valid or expired)
• A copy of the documents send to us (payment, confirmation and application)

We hope to make it a memorable and organized event and spice it up with some fun as time permits – so WATCH OUT!!

This planned process in Columbus does not happen as often but seen as a rare opportunity in 2016. In order to have a smooth process on those dates, applicants are encouraged  to follow attached guidelines and do the following:

 

1. Make payment online OR via money order and schedule an appointment slot on NIDO website www.nidoaohio.org  

2. Send a copy of documentation to NiDO P O Box address for initial data capture sent to NY before the processing date(s)

3. Come along to processing event with passport photograph, copies of documents, money orders and your original Nigerian passport (or proof)

4. Get to the location (Ashland University – Columbus) on time during the scheduled time frame

Nigeria Immigration Special Task Force; In Collaboration With The Consulate General of Nigeria, New York and Nigerian Organizations in Ohio Presents PASSPORT PROCESSING – Outreach Consular Service for Nigerians in the Community  NEW E-Passport, Renew Your Passport
All Nigerians in Ohio and neighboring states are invited to come and process their passports.  Spread the word to family and friends.
DATE:  Friday July 29, 2016 – Saturday July 30, 2016 VENUE: Ashland University, 1900 E. Dublin Granville Rd. Columbus, OH. 43229 TIMES: Friday: 10:00A – 6:30P & Saturday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM

VERY IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO IN ADVANCE

• Complete the Application process online and make all necessary payments –
• Go to: https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/passport/epassport to complete application form.
• Make 3 copies of all your documents and send a copy of the application form, payment confirmation and acknowledgement slips to NIDOA Ohio Chapter: P.O.BOX 248205. Columbus, OH 43224 –
• Go to https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/passport/passportPaymentStatus to access payment slips.  Reserve a day and time to get your finger print and photo taken.
• Go to http://www.eventbrite.com/e/nigerianpassport-processing-columbus-oh-july-2016-tickets-26188528594?aff=es2 or email, call anyone listed below to make your reservation.

The organizers  conducted a Q&A session on Saturday July 16 during the General Meeting @ Ashland University. 1900 E Dublin Granville RD. Columbus, OH 43229. Between 2PM – 4PM EST.

Documents for Submission Per Passport Application Copy of online Application form Payment Confirmation Slip and Acknowledgement Slip $100.00 US Post Office Money Order or Certified Bank Check made payable to the Consulate General of Nigeria –

Consulate Processing Fee. $30.00 Check or Money Order made payable to NIDO OHIO Click Here to Download Full Copy of the Application Guidelines.

Visit Consulate General of Nigeria New York Passport Processing Website at for any additional information: http://www.nigeriahouse.com/NewPassport.aspx

dir="ltr">For Additional Questions and/or Concerns visit www.nidoaohio.org or contact:

Teresa Edoja, President NIDOA Ohio (614)365-0162 or teresa.edoja@att.net

Victor Nzimiro, Vice President NIDOA Ohio (614)259-7488 or vnzimiro@nidoaohio.org

Bukola Olaoye, Secretary NIDOA Ohio (240)230-6586 or sirbuks07@yahoo.com

Onyemobi Anyiwo, Treasurer NIDOA Ohio (301)905-6834 or onyemobi.anyiwo@gmail.com

Tayo Oresotu, Membership/Outreach Director NIDOA Ohio deerealconcept@gmail.com

The mailing address is: NIDOA Ohio Chapter, P. O. BOX 248205, Columbus, OH 43224-9997

 

Seeking volunteers for the event: please send your name & contact info + date to volunteer to this email: nidoa.ohio@gmail.com