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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is currently accepting applications for its 2023 nationwide recruitment. As an applicant, it’s important to be aware of the key requirements and steps in the application process in order to increase your chances of success.

We have compiled a list of 13 key points that will help guide you through the application process, ensuring that you have all the necessary information to make your application as strong as possible. From meeting the eligibility requirements to passing the aptitude test, these 13 points will help you navigate the process and increase your chances of being selected as a successful candidate.

On Monday, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) opened its portal for interested applicants to begin the process through the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board website. With the high level of competition for these roles, it is important to be as well-informed as possible about the application procedures.

Careerbeginner.com, a trusted source for career advice and guidance, has taken the time to thoroughly examine the application procedures on the NIS website, and has identified 13 crucial factors for a successful application. These factors range from meeting the eligibility requirements, to gathering the necessary documents, passing the aptitude test, attending an interview, paying the necessary fees, undergoing medical examination, and completing the training and swearing-in as an officer. By understanding and fulfilling these factors, applicants will be able to increase their chances of being selected as successful candidates.

Key Points for Nigeria Immigration Service Applicants.

Here are the 13 Important Things to Know as an Applicant for Nigeria Immigration Service

1.) Start and End Dates of Application

The application into the NIS began on Monday, January, 16, 2023 and will end after two weeks, that is January 30, 2023.

2.) Method of Application

All NIS Applications shall be made online. And candidates are expected to log on to the portal from to fill and submit the application form.
Candidates are advised to print out the Referee forms which must he duly completed for submission during the Screening.

3.) Nationality of Applicants

The NIS said all applicants must be Nigerians by birth.

4.) Documents Needed for Application

National Identity Number
e-copy of certificates and requisite qualifications in the section of application.
Certificates of medical fitness from government-recognised hospitals.

5.) Test of Drug or other Subtances

All applicants must do drug test to be qualified for the recruitment.

6.) Financial Stability

Although the NIS did not state an amount to have for its financial status, it said any of its applicants must not be ‘financially embarrassed’.

7.) Age Limits

All applicants must be between the ages of 18 years and 30 years with exception to doctors and pharmacists who must not be more than 35 years.

8.) Computer Literacy

Although, this is not a must to have, but the NIS has considered it an added advantage for applicants.

9.) Chest and Height Measurement (Male and Female)

Applicants Height measurement must not be less than 1.65m for (Males) and 1.60m for (Females);
Applicants chest measurement only applies to men and must not be less than 0.87.

10.) Failure to Submit Certificate