US EditionNigeria: Govt Vows Equal Response As U.S. Tightens Visa Rules
The US government requires Nigerian visa applicants to disclose all social media usernames from the past five years to enhance security and prevent visa denials, the U.S. Mission said.
- On Monday, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria announced that all visa applicants are now required to provide a complete list of the social media usernames they have used over the previous five years when filling out the DS-160 visa application.
- This requirement arises from the U.S. government's ongoing efforts to tighten visa screening and align with broader immigration and security policies since 2019.
- Applicants must certify that all information is true and accurate before signing and submitting their visa applications, and failure to disclose social media details may lead to visa denial.
- The policy enables consular officers to cross-check applicants' online activity for potential security risks, applying specifically to non-immigrant visa seekers using the DS-160 form.
- This disclosure rule is expected to impact thousands of Nigerian applicants annually and reflects a global trend of examining digital footprints for immigration control.
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Nigeria: Govt Vows Equal Response As U.S. Tightens Visa Rules
Lagos -- The U.S government has mandated Nigerian visa applicants to disclose their social media profiles and activities in the last five years, warning that failure to comply with the requirement could potentially result in visa denial.
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