Nigerians seeking to travel to the United States have been cautioned against engaging in visa fraud, as the US government warned that falsifying information or submitting fake documents could attract permanent travel bans.
The United States Embassy in Abuja issued the warning in a post on its official X handle on Monday, stressing that visa fraud carries severe and irreversible consequences under US immigration laws.
“Visa fraud has serious consequences. Lying or providing fake documents can lead to permanent visa bans under US immigration law. This means you will never go,” the embassy stated.
The advisory came on the same day US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, met with Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, to discuss bilateral relations and areas of mutual cooperation between both countries.
According to the embassy, the meeting focused on strengthening collaboration on issues of shared interest, including security, governance and regional stability.
“The United States looks forward to continuing to work together with Nigeria on issues of mutual concern,” the embassy added.
The warning is also coming amid heightened diplomatic attention on Nigeria’s internal security challenges. In recent months, some US lawmakers have raised concerns over attacks on communities, particularly in the North and Middle Belt, describing them as serious violations of religious freedom.
The lawmakers have called for deeper cooperation between the United States and Nigeria to address insecurity and protect vulnerable populations across the country.
