The US Embassy in Nigeria has said the United States has zero tolerance for non-citizens who violate its laws.

In a terse statement on X, the U.S Embassy said those who break the law, including students, may face visa refusal, visa revocation, and/or deportation.

Recently, the US Mission in Nigeria warned visa applicants against travelling to the US with the intent of giving birth so their child can obtain American citizenship.

According to the embassy, requesting visa with the sole aim of giving birth in the United States is not permitted. It added that consular officers will deny visa applications if they have reason to believe that this is the applicant’s intent.

“Using your visa to travel for the primary purpose of giving birth in the United States so that your child will have US citizenship is not permitted,” the mission stated in a Facebook post.

“Consular officers will deny your visa application if they have reason to believe this is your intent,” it added.

This warning comes amidst a US crackdown on migration and stricter immigration policy, which has intensified since Donald Trump’s return to office.

ASA