The United States has issued a strict warning to Nigerian students and other international scholars in the U.S., emphasizing that violating student visa terms—including skipping classes or dropping out without notice—could result in visa cancellation and future visa ineligibility.
In a statement on its official X page on Monday, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria stressed that students must maintain full-time enrollment and promptly inform their schools of any changes to their academic status.
“Students who abandon their programmes, stop attending classes, or leave school without notifying their institution risk having their visas revoked and may be barred from future U.S. visas,” the mission warned.
The reminder comes as U.S. authorities intensify scrutiny of compliance with student visa rules, particularly for F-1 and M-1 visa holders, who are required to pursue full-time studies.
The mission urged all international students to strictly follow visa conditions, warning that violations could lead to deportation or difficulties in obtaining U.S. visas later.
“Always comply with your visa terms and maintain lawful student status to avoid serious consequences,” the statement added.
The U.S. government reiterated that breaching visa rules may trigger long-term immigration penalties, including entry bans or denial of future visa requests.
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