The United States mission in Nigeria has warned Nigerians against engaging in visa fraud, saying such actions would attract stricter scrutiny for all applicants.
In an X post shared on Monday, the US said it remains
committed to protecting the integrity of its visa system through rigorous
screening processes.
“Those who seek to commit fraud bring increased scrutiny on
all visa applicants. We protect the U.S. visa system with rigorous screening,
and our officers take fraud very seriously,” the post reads.
“Nigerians continue to engage legally with the United States
as temporary workers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors.“
The mission urged members of the public who are aware of
visa-related fraud to report such cases to the appropriate channels.
On February 9, the US issued the same warning on its X
handle, noting that continuous overstays by Nigerian travellers in the country
are a primary factor in the denial of future opportunities for other aspiring
applicants.
The US noted that strengthening compliance helps protect visa access for students, business travellers, and families who travel responsibly.
The warning comes against the backdrop of long-standing
concerns by US consular authorities about visa fraud linked to a minority of
applications from Nigeria.
These concerns have previously prompted policy actions,
including reduced visa validity for many Nigerian travellers and more intensive
background checks, as the US department of state seeks to protect the integrity
of its immigration system.
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