Nigerians are being urged by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to use their U.S. visas responsibly and strictly in accordance with the application’s purpose.
Akinsola Akinlabi, the service’s public relations officer, warned Nigerians holding U.S. visas to adhere to the terms and conditions that were set forth in an advisory issued on Saturday in Abuja.
The United States Government has raised concerns about the misuse of U.S. visas by Nigerians, according to the Nigeria Immigration Service.
“It is advised to all visa holders to strictly adhere to the objectives stated in their visa applications. Beyond the initial point of entry into the country, U.S. authorities conduct security checks. Any violation of immigration laws or other laws could result in deportation or revocation of a visa.
He warned that “violation of visa conditions, including overstaying, could result in severe penalties, including removal from the United States and permanent ineligibility for upcoming travel.”
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Akinlabi claimed that the United States is still committed to upholding its immigration laws and that all visa holders must adhere to them.
He also advised Nigerian students in the United States to continue their academic endeavors and refrain from unapproved withdrawal or absenteeism, warning that this could result in the cancellation of visas and the void of U.S. travel eligibility in the future.
In an effort to secure U.S. citizenship for their children, the NIS emphasized that the U.S. consular officers have the right to refuse applications for tourist visas to people who are suspected of intending to travel to give birth.
Source: Channels TV
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