US Cracks Down on Visa Abuse Over Child Citizenship Schemes in Nigeria
- The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a stern advisory targeting birth tourism motives among visa applicants
- Officials warned that anyone suspected of seeking U.S. entry primarily to give birth for citizenship purposes will face visa denial
- The announcement, shared via @USinNigeria on X, forms part of a broader initiative to reinforce visa integrity and uphold immigration rules
The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a firm warning to visa applicants who intend to travel to the U.S. for the primary purpose of giving birth, stating that such intent will result in visa denial.
The announcement was shared on Monday via the mission’s official handle @USinNigeria on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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In its statement, the mission stressed that consular officers are mandated to reject visa applications if they suspect that the applicant’s core travel motive is to secure U.S. citizenship for their child through birth.
The post read:
“Using 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. Consular officers will deny your visa application if they have reason to believe this is your intent.”
Accompanying image reinforces policy
An image included in the post reiterated the message, warning applicants explicitly. It stated:
“We will deny your visa if we believe your primary purpose of travel is to give birth in the United States to get U.S. citizenship for your child. This is not permitted.”
The statement was tagged with #VisaWiseTravelSmart and #USVisa, suggesting the warning may be part of a broader effort by the U.S. government to educate the public and prevent visa misuse.
Source: Legit.ng
