Says offenders risk visa revocation and future ineligibility
The United States has issued a strong warning to international students, including Nigerians, about the consequences of violating the terms of their student visas.
In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, the US Mission in Nigeria emphasized that students who drop out, skip classes, or leave their academic programs without properly notifying their schools may have their visas revoked.
“If you drop out, skip classes, or leave your programmes of study without informing your school, your student visa may be revoked, and you may lose eligibility for future US visas,” the statement read.
The warning underscores the importance of maintaining lawful student status and remaining in academic compliance while studying in the United States.
The US Mission advised all student visa holders to strictly adhere to the conditions of their visas and to ensure they stay in good academic standing throughout their time in the country.
“Always adhere to the terms of your visa and maintain your student status to avoid any issues,” the mission added.
This development comes amid increasing scrutiny of student visa compliance globally, as immigration authorities seek to ensure that international students use their visas solely for academic purposes.
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