The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a stern warning to Nigerians against visa fraud and fake application documents presentation.
This is as the Mission declared that individuals found guilty of such offences will face a lifetime ban from entering the U.S and would also face criminal prosecution.
This was disclosed through a post on the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the US Mission on Monday.
The Mission also reiterated the U.S. Government’s commitment to combating fraud and curbing illegal immigration through coordinated interagency efforts.
The post read, “U.S. Government interagency efforts combat fraud and will end illegal immigration. Those who commit visa fraud will be banned from the United States for life.”
The Mission added that U.S. authorities would not only refuse entry to those involved in visa-related deceit, but also pursue criminal charges against them.
It said, “We will pursue criminal charges against those who engage in visa fraud and those who bring in and harbour illegal aliens.”
Reinforcing the seriousness of the message, the post emphasized that the use of falsified documents would lead to severe consequences. “Fake documents = US visa ban.”
The warning comes amid ongoing efforts by U.S. Immigration and Consular authorities to discourage fraudulent practices and enforce stricter immigration controls.
The message is particularly significant for Nigerians seeking to travel to the United States. This is as the U.S. Government continues to tighten its visa protocols to uphold the integrity of its borders.
The Mission concluded with a pointed reminder of its broader policy stance: “A nation without borders is not a nation.”