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US Issues Fresh Warning On Visa Fraud
By Benjamin Abioye
The United States Mission to Nigeria has issued a strong warning to Nigerian citizens about the consequences of visa fraud.
The statement, released on Wednesday evening, stressed the importance of honesty when applying for U.S. visas and cautioned against submitting false information or fake documents.
According to the statement, individuals caught engaging in visa fraud could face lifetime bans under U.S. immigration laws. The statement read, “Visa fraud has serious consequences. Lying or providing fake documents can lead to permanent visa bans under U.S. immigration law. This means you will never go.”
However, the statement has sparked reactions from some Nigerians, who criticized the U.S. visa application process. A Nigerian citizen, Iwuoba Tony, argued that collecting visa fees without granting visas amounts to financial fraud. He suggested that applicants should only pay after their visa has been approved. “Collecting money without granting a visa is also visa financial fraud. Collecting money without rendering service is a fraud. Visa fees should be paid at the point of granting a visa,” he stated.
Others have also expressed concerns about fairness and transparency in the visa approval process. A Nigerian named Adam claimed that many genuinely qualified applicants are denied visas, while some unqualified individuals receive approval. He said, “The style of American visa procedure denies a lot of genuinely qualified people and by chance favors a lot of people who are not truly qualified. They assess you and decide your fate in just a few minutes! That can never be fair.”
Similarly, Olatunji suggested that visa fees should only be paid after approval. “There should be an application fee chargeable before the interview or on submission, and a visa fee payable when the visa is approved,” he said.
Michael Adenuga also pointed out a lack of transparency in the visa application and interview process, noting that deserving applicants are sometimes rejected while fraudulent applicants get through.
These reactions highlight growing concerns among Nigerians about the fairness of the U.S. visa system. Many believe the process needs to be reviewed to ensure transparency and fairness for all applicants.
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