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By Goli Innocent
The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned that visa fraud and frequent overstays by Nigerians could lead to tougher scrutiny for other applicants.
In a post on X yesterday, the mission stressed that the U.S. protects its visa system through rigorous screening and urged Nigerians to report any fraudulent activity.
“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 said.
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The warning follows a similar notice issued on February 9, which highlighted that repeated overstays by Nigerian travellers remain a major factor in visa denials.
The U.S. mission emphasised that strengthening compliance helps safeguard access for students, business travellers, and families who travel responsibly.
Officials noted that a minority of Nigerian applications have been linked to fraud, prompting measures such as reduced visa validity periods and more intensive background checks.
The alert underscores the need for strict adherence to visa rules, even as Nigerians continue to engage legally with the U.S. as temporary workers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors.
