Nigerian Immigration Service advises Nigerians to adhere to US visa conditions to prevent restrictions.
By Palma Ileye
Federal Government through the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has advised Nigerians to comply with United States, US, Visa conditions to avoid expanded restrictions.
A statement signed by ACI Akinsola Akinlabi, Service Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Immigration Service, informed the general public of concerns raised by the United States Government regarding the misuse of U.S. visas by Nigerians urging that all visa holders were advised to strictly adhere to the purpose stated in their visa applications.
The NIS stated that applicants were reminded that security screening by U.S. authorities continues beyond initial entry adding that any violation of immigration or other laws may result in visa revocation or deportation.
“Applicants are reminded that security screening by U.S. authorities continues beyond initial entry. Any violation of immigration or other laws may result in visa revocation or deportation.
“Breach of visa conditions, including overstaying, may attract severe penalties, including removal from the U.S. and permanent ineligibility for future travel. The U.S. is committed to maintaining secure and transparent visa processes,” it stated.
The Service also stated that breach of visa conditions, including overstaying, may attract severe penalties, including removal from the U.S. and permanent ineligibility for future travel saying that the U.S. was committed to maintaining secure and transparent visa processes.
It disclosed, “Nigerian students in the U.S. must remain in active study. Withdrawal, absenteeism, or change of academic programme without notification may lead to visa cancellation and loss of future eligibility.
“U.S. Consular Officers may deny tourist visas if there is reason to believe the applicant’s primary intent is to give birth in the U.S. to obtain citizenship for the child.”
The NIS said that it will continue to collaborate with the U.S. Mission in Abuja to ensure Nigeria was not included in any expanded visa restrictions adding that compliance with visa regulations was essential to safeguard legitimate travel by Nigerian citizens.
