The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a strong warning to visa holders about the serious consequences of overstaying their permitted stay in the U.S
In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), the embassy made it clear that violating visa terms could result in a permanent travel ban.
“If you overstay your U.S. visa, you could face a permanent ban on traveling to the United States. Consular officers have full access to your immigration history and will know about past violations. There is no such thing as an ‘honest mistake,’” the embassy stated.
The warning emphasizes that U.S. consular officers have full access to visitors’ immigration records, making it impossible to hide past violations. Overstaying, even for a short period, can lead to serious consequences, including:
- Visa Cancellation – Immediate revocation of the current visa.
- Future Visa Denials – Difficulty or outright refusal of future U.S. visa applications.
- Permanent Inadmissibility – A lifetime ban from entering the United States.
To avoid these penalties, the embassy advised visa holders to strictly adhere to their visa conditions, monitor their permitted duration of stay, and make travel arrangements accordingly. Those facing unforeseen circumstances were encouraged to seek extensions from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) before their visa expires.
This latest advisory serves as a reminder that overstaying a visa is a serious violation that could jeopardize future travel opportunities to the U.S.
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