Visa Overstays Can Affect Opportunities For Nigerians, US Mission Warns
US Visa The United States Mission in Nigeria on Monday warned Nigerian travellers against visa overstays, saying the unlawful practices can affect future applicants. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672569656851-0"); }); A statement shared obtained from its X handle on Monday, it emphasised compliance with U.S immigration rules. “Visa overstays by Nigerian travellers can affect opportunities for their fellow citizens,” the advisory stated. “Strengthening compliance helps protect access for students, business travellers, and families who travel responsibly.” It warned that visa fraud and misuse of travel documentation remain serious concerns, encouraging applicants to continue to respect visa conditions throughout their stay in the country. The Mission urged the public to play a role in safeguarding the integrity of the system. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672569913499-0"); }); US Mission Nigeria READ ALSO: Nigeria’s External Reserves Reverse Earlier Gains Individuals with credible information about visa fraud were encouraged to report it directly to official consular fraud prevention channels via [email protected] or [email protected]. While ensuring that those who comply with immigration laws are not disadvantaged by the actions of others, the mission reaffirmed its commitment to supporting safe, legal, and orderly travel between Nigeria and the United States. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672587799169-0"); }); Join Our Whatsapp Channel To join: Simply click on the link below & turn on notifications to get the latest updates Subscribe to Our Newsletter In This Article: Nigeria Travel U.S. Mission Visa More Stories Nigeria’s External Reserves Reverse Earlier Gains FG Increases Allowances For Civil Servants Ministerial Nominee Darma Promises Housing Reforms /* * * CONFIGURATION VARIABLES: EDIT BEFORE PASTING INTO YOUR WEBPAGE * * / var disqus_shortname = 'channelstelevision'; // Required - Replace example with your forum shortname / * * DON'T EDIT BELOW THIS LINE * * */ (function() { var dsq = document.createElement('script'); dsq.type = 'text/javascript'; dsq.async = true; dsq.src = '//' + disqus_shortname + '.disqus.com/embed.js'; (document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0] || document.getElementsByTagName('body')[0]).appendChild(dsq); })(); Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.