Ajadi’s legal team writes US embassy over visa denial, seeks review
Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo's legal team has written to the US Embassy in Lagos to request a review of the recent visa denial issued to his wife, Mrs. Oyindamola Motunrola Ajadi. The letter, dated August 18, 2025, was sent by the law firm Izunya Izunya, led by Barrister Isaac Izunya, citing Section 214 b of the US Immigration and Nationality Act.
The petition described the denial as unsubstantiated and requested the embassy to reconsider the decision based on the lack of specific details provided in the refusal notice. The legal team argued that the couple had applied for a business visa following an official invitation from Tunnad Properties, a real estate firm, and had submitted supporting documents.
They also highlighted the strong business and familial ties the applicants have in Nigeria, Grenada, and the United Kingdom. This development comes after Ajadi raised concerns about transparency in the US visa issuance process and.
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