The United States government has issued a stern warning to Nigerian students currently enrolled in American institutions, cautioning them to strictly adhere to the terms of their student visas or risk revocation.
In an official statement released on Monday via the đ (formerly Twitter) handle of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, students were reminded that non-compliance with visa regulationsâsuch as dropping out, missing classes, or leaving their academic program without notifying their institutionâcould lead to the cancellation of their student visa. The warning also stressed that such violations may jeopardize their chances of obtaining future U.S. visas.
âIf you drop out, skip classes, or leave your program of study without informing your school, your student visa may be revoked, and you may lose eligibility for future U.S. visas. Always adhere to the terms of your visa and maintain your student status to avoid any issues,â the statement read.
According to Gisttide, the U.S. Mission emphasized that all international students must remain in full compliance with visa conditions to maintain their legal status throughout their stay in the country.
In a related development, the U.S. Mission also reiterated its warning against the misuse of visas by individuals intending to travel for childbirth with the goal of securing American citizenship for their newbornsâa practice commonly referred to as birth tourism.
In a previous post on its official đ account, the U.S. Mission stated: âUsing your visa to travel for the primary purpose of giving birth in the United States so that your child will have U.S. citizenship is not permitted.â
The statement further cautioned: âConsular officers will deny your visa application if they have reason to believe this is your intent.â
This renewed warning comes amid stricter enforcement of U.S. immigration policies and increased scrutiny of visa applications, particularly those suspected of being linked to birth tourism or violations of student visa terms.
