The United States of America has cautioned Nigerians against overstaying the permitted duration on their visas, warning that doing so could lead to deportation and possibly a permanent travel ban. This warning follows a wave of travel restrictions and tighter visa measures recently introduced by the US as part of its broader immigration clampdown under President Donald Trump’s administration. The US Mission in Nigeria issued the warning yesterday via a post on its official X handle, stating: > “If you remain in the United States beyond your authorised period of stay, you could be deported and could face a permanent ban on travelling to the United States in the future.” Earlier last week, the US revised its visa reciprocity policy for Nigerian applicants, reducing the validity of non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas to a single three-month entry. The US cited visa overstay, national security concerns, and documentation issues as part of the reasons for the decision. Additionally, the US government introduced a new mandatory \$250 integrity fee for student, work, and tourist visas. Beyond the integrity fee, the new measures include other compulsory, non-waivable travel-related surcharges: a \$24 I-94 fee and a \$13 Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) fee for travelers under the Visa Waiver Program. According to the policy, these fees will apply to several visa categories, including B-1/B-2 (tourist/business), F and M (students), H-1B (workers), and J (exchange visitors). Only diplomatic applicants under categories A and G will be exempt. These recent changes came shortly after the US introduced stricter social media screening requirements for visa applicants wishing to study in the country. Under the new rule, applicants must disclose all their social media usernames and disable privacy settings to allow thorough background checks.