The United States (US) has provided clarity on its recent decision to shorten the validity period of non-immigrant visas issued to Nigerian citizens, stating the move is part of a worldwide reassessment of visa use from its country.
According to a statement from the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, the change is not connected to Nigeria’s approach to third-country deportees, its adoption of e-visa systems, or its association with global blocs such as BRICS.
Rather, the adjustment forms part of a broader global review aimed at aligning visa policies with technical and security standards.
This review, the Mission said, is designed to better protect the U.S. immigration system.
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The U.S. further stressed that it values its long-standing relationship with Nigeria and will continue to collaborate with both the Nigerian government and the public to meet the required benchmarks.
“We value our longstanding partnership with Nigeria and remain committed to working closely with the Nigerian public and government officials to help them meet those criteria and benchmarks, thereby ensuring safe, lawful, and mutually beneficial travel between our nations, ” the US Mission noted.
The goal, it said, is to maintain secure, legal, and mutually beneficial travel between the two countries.
