The United States embassy has cautioned Nigerian students studying in the U.S. that abandoning their academic programmes or neglecting visa conditions could result in the revocation of their student visas.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, the embassy emphasized the importance of complying with visa terms throughout the duration of their stay.
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“If you drop out, skip classes, or leave your program of study without informing your school, your student visa may be revoked, and you may lose eligibility for future U.S. visas,” the statement reads.
“Always adhere to the terms of your visa and maintain your student status to avoid any issues.”
The embassy reiterated guidelines from its official website, outlining that holders of F-1 and M-1 visas are required to attend all scheduled classes and demonstrate consistent academic progress.
“Maintain a full course of study each term. If you cannot study full time, contact your DSO immediately. You may be eligible for a reduced course load in limited circumstances,” the notice reads.
“Speak to your DSO before dropping a class. Talk to your DSO about requesting a possible program extension if you do not think you will complete your program of study by the end date listed on your Form I-20. An extension must be requested before your program end date.”
The embassy has continued to issue advisories to prospective visa applicants in recent months.Just last month, it warned that individuals who submit fraudulent documents during visa applications would be permanently barred from entering the U.S.
“Those who commit visa fraud will be banned from the United States for life,” the statement reads.
“A nation without borders is not a nation.”
