The United States government has issued a warning to Nigerians, emphasizing severe consequences for overstaying their visas.
According to the US Mission in Nigeria, individuals who exceed their permitted stay could face permanent bans from re-entering the country. The announcement was made via a post on the Mission’s official X (formerly Twitter) page on Monday.
US immigration authorities stated that consular officers have full access to an individual’s immigration history, making it nearly impossible to evade penalties for previous violations.
“If you overstay your US visa, you could face a permanent ban on traveling to the United States,” the statement read.
“Consular officers have full access to your immigration history and will be aware of past violations. There is no such thing as an ‘honest mistake’—it is your responsibility to use your visa correctly,” it added.
Under US immigration law, individuals who overstay their visa by more than 180 days but less than a year may face a three-year re-entry ban. Those who remain beyond one year could be barred from entering the US for 10 years.
This warning aligns with the Trump administration’s broader immigration policies, which have expanded the categories of immigrants targeted for deportation. Since taking office, former President Donald Trump prioritized mass deportations, particularly focusing on undocumented immigrants with criminal r
US Government Warns Nigerians Against Overstaying Visas
The United States government has issued a warning to Nigerians, emphasizing severe consequences for overstaying their visas.
According to the US Mission in Nigeria, individuals who exceed their permitted stay could face permanent bans from re-entering the country. The announcement was made via a post on the Mission’s official X (formerly Twitter) page on Monday.
US immigration authorities stated that consular officers have full access to an individual’s immigration history, making it nearly impossible to evade penalties for previous violations.
“If you overstay your US visa, you could face a permanent ban on traveling to the United States,” the statement read.
“Consular officers have full access to your immigration history and will be aware of past violations. There is no such thing as an ‘honest mistake’—it is your responsibility to use your visa correctly,” it added.
Under US immigration law, individuals who overstay their visa by more than 180 days but less than a year may face a three-year re-entry ban. Those who remain beyond one year could be barred from entering the US for 10 years.
This warning aligns with the Trump administration’s broader immigration policies, which have expanded the categories of immigrants targeted for deportation. Since taking office, former President Donald Trump prioritized mass deportations, particularly focusing on undocumented immigrants with criminal records.
