“Fake Documents = US Visa Ban”: United States Warns Nigerians Against Visa Fraud, Illegal Immigration

The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a strong warning to Nigerians, stressing that anyone caught engaging in visa fraud or submitting fake application documents will face a lifetime ban from entering the U.S., along with possible criminal prosecution.

In a statement shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, July 21, the Mission highlighted the U.S. government’s firm stance against immigration fraud. It stated that interagency efforts are in place to combat such practices and prevent illegal immigration.

“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 posted.

The warning extended beyond visa applicants to include individuals who assist or conceal those entering the U.S. illegally. “We will pursue criminal charges against those who engage in visa fraud and those who bring in and harbour illegal aliens,” the Mission said.

A key message in the statement was the unequivocal consequence of using falsified documents: “Fake documents = US visa ban.”

This warning reflects ongoing efforts by U.S. immigration and consular officials to enforce stricter immigration policies and deter fraudulent activities. It also serves as a critical reminder for Nigerians planning to apply for U.S. visas to ensure honesty and transparency throughout the process.

Concluding its message, the U.S. Mission underscored the policy rationale behind the tough stance with the phrase: “A nation without borders is not a nation.”