The United States Embassy in Abuja has warned Nigerians against engaging in visa fraud, stressing that providing false information or submitting forged documents could attract permanent travel bans.
In an advisory posted on its official X handle on Monday, the embassy underscored the gravity of violating US immigration laws, noting that such actions carry far-reaching consequences.
“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 warning came as the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, held talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, during which both parties reviewed areas of bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
“The United States looks forward to continuing to work together with Nigeria on issues of mutual concern,” the embassy added.
The engagement is taking place amid heightened diplomatic focus 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 grave violations of religious freedom and calling for deeper collaboration between Washington and Abuja to protect vulnerable populations.