- US Embassy issues fresh visa fraud warning to Nigerians
- Fake documents can trigger lifetime US visa ban
- Warning shared via official embassy X account
- Message comes amid renewed US–Nigeria diplomatic talks
The United States Embassy in Abuja has issued a strong warning to Nigerians applying for US visas, stressing that lying or submitting fake documents can result in a permanent visa ban. The embassy said offenders risk being barred for life from entering the United States under US immigration law.
In a statement shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, December 15, the US Embassy cautioned visa applicants against falsifying information or documents during the application process.
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“Visa fraud has serious consequences,” the embassy stated.
“Lying or providing fake documents can lead to permanent visa bans under US immigration law. This means you will never go.”
The warning forms part of ongoing public awareness efforts by US authorities to curb document falsification and misrepresentation, which officials say remain common among visa applicants.
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The advisory also came at a time of renewed diplomatic engagement between both countries. It coincided with a high-level meeting in Abuja between US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, and Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar.
Following the meeting, the embassy reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to cooperation with Nigeria.
“The United States looks forward to continuing to work together with Nigeria on issues of mutual concern,” the embassy said.
The development comes amid increased international attention on Nigeria’s security challenges, particularly in the North and Middle Belt regions. In recent weeks, some US lawmakers have raised concerns over violent attacks on communities, describing them as threats to religious freedom.
The US Congress has called for stronger collaboration between American and Nigerian authorities to address insecurity, protect vulnerable populations, and curb rising cases of banditry and religiously motivated violence.
