NIS Shortlisted Candidates 2025: If you applied for the Nigeria Immigration Service recruitment this year, you’re probably counting the days, refreshing your browser, and wondering if 2025 will finally be your year. Well, the shortlist stage is where the wait gets real. This is the point where excitement, anxiety, and curiosity all mix together and only those who make the cut will move forward to screening and documentation.
Overview
The Nigeria Immigration Service isn’t just another government agency it’s the backbone of Nigeria’s border security, passport services, and immigration control. Every recruitment pulls in thousands of applications from every part of the country. But the shortlist? That’s where the numbers start to drop, and the real journey begins.
If your name appears, it means you ticked the right boxes during the application phase. From there, you’ll get an invitation for screening, and that’s where you prove you’ve got what it takes.
Eligible States for NIS Recruitment
Here’s the full list of states whose applicants are part of the process:
| Abia | Adamawa | Akwa Ibom |
| Anambra | Bauchi | Bayelsa |
| Benue | Borno | Cross River |
| Delta | Ebonyi | Edo |
| Ekiti | Enugu | Gombe |
| Imo | Jigawa | Kaduna |
| Kano | Katsina | Kebbi |
| Kogi | Kwara | Lagos |
| Nasarawa | Niger | Ogun |
| Ondo | Osun | Oyo |
| Plateau | Rivers | Sokoto |
| Taraba | Yobe | Zamfara and FCT |
What Happens If You Make the Shortlist
If your name is on the list, you’ll:
- Receive an official screening invitation.
- Be told where and when to show up.
- Present your original documents and copies for verification.
Documents to Get Ready
Don’t wait until the last minute start preparing these now:
- Original and photocopies of your academic certificates.
- Birth certificate or age declaration.
- Certificate of state of origin.
- Two recent passport photos.
- A valid ID (NIN slip, voter’s card, or driver’s licence).
- Your printed invitation slip from the official portal.
How to Check When the List is Out
When the shortlist drops, here’s what to do:
- Head to the official recruitment portal: https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng/
- Click on Shortlisted Candidates.
- Select Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).
- Enter your application details to confirm your status.
- Download and print your invitation slip if your name appears.
The Big Question Is the NIS Shortlist Out Yet?
Not yet. As of today, the 2025 Nigeria Immigration Service shortlist hasn’t been published. The names will be released on the official portal when everything is ready. Until then, keep your login details close, keep your documents ready, and most importantly avoid falling for fake lists or unofficial websites.