The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a renewed warning against visa fraud, stressing that attempts to deceive the system could lead to tighter scrutiny for other applicants.
In a post on X yesterday, the mission emphasised that the U.S. protects its visa system through rigorous screening and called on Nigerians to report any fraudulent activities.
“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 read.
The mission reiterated that most Nigerians engage lawfully with the United States as temporary workers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors.
It highlighted that compliance ensures continued access for students, business travellers, and families who follow regulations.
This warning follows a similar notice on February 9, which flagged overstays by Nigerian travellers as a major reason for future visa denials.
The advisory comes amid longstanding concerns by U.S. consular authorities about a small number of fraudulent visa applications from Nigeria, which have previously prompted reduced visa validity periods and more intensive background checks.
The mission stressed that strengthening compliance is essential to safeguard legitimate travel and protect the integrity of the U.S. immigration system.
