US Warns Nigerians, Says Those Who Commit Visa Fraud Will Be Banned From United States For Life

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a strong warning to visa applicants: presenting false documents will result in a permanent ban from entering the United States.

In a statement posted via X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, the embassy stressed the seriousness of visa fraud, declaring that those who attempt to deceive the US immigration system will face lifetime consequences.

“Those who commit visa fraud will be banned from the United States for life,” the statement read. “A nation without borders is not a nation.”

According to the embassy, the warning is part of broader US government interagency efforts to combat immigration fraud and illegal migration.

The initiative seeks to identify and penalise individuals who attempt to enter the US under false pretences, as well as those who facilitate or profit from such activities.

Beyond being denied entry, visa fraudsters—and those who assist them—could face criminal prosecution.

This includes travel agents, self-styled “middlemen,” and even individuals acting as sponsors who are found guilty of submitting or endorsing falsified documents.

Visa applicants are typically required to submit an array of documents depending on the visa category, especially in the case of non-immigrant visas such as tourist, business, and student visas.

Standard requirements include a valid passport, a completed DS-160 form, visa appointment confirmation, visa fee receipt, and supporting documents such as proof of purpose of travel, financial means, and strong ties to Nigeria—such as employment, property ownership, or enrollment in an educational institution.

The embassy warned that falsifying any part of this documentation—whether through forged bank statements, fake employment letters, or fraudulent invitation letters—could result in more than just a visa denial.

“We will pursue criminal charges against those who engage in visa fraud and those who bring in and harbour illegal aliens,” the statement said.