The United States says the length of time an international
visitor is allowed to stay in the country is determined by the Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) officer, not the visa expiration date.
The US mission issued the reminder to Nigerians in a
statement on Monday, adding that CBP officer determines the length of stay upon
the visitor’s arrival.
Travellers were asked to check their Form I-94 for
confirmation of approved duration. The form contains an “admit until date”.
A Form I-94 is needed by all visitors except US citizens,
returning resident immigrants, foreigners with immigrant visas, and most
Canadian citizens visiting or in transit.
Travellers are issued an I-94 during the admission process
at the port of entry.
However, foreigners traveling via a land border or by ferry
from selected ports may apply for a provisional I-94 in advance.
The US has repeatedly warned that overstaying the “admit
until date” even with a valid visa can result in immigration violations,
cancellation of existing visas, and ineligibility for future US visas.
Last year, the US added Nigeria to a list of countries
facing partial travel restrictions, citing “security and documentation”
concerns.
According to the Overstay Report, Nigeria had a B-1/B-2 visa
overstay rate of 5.56 percent and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 11.90
percent.
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