The United States Mission in Nigeria has said that visa applicants, including Nigerians, remain subject to continuous security vetting even after their visas have been approved.
In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, the mission explained that the vetting process is a multi-layered system designed to assess applicants’ backgrounds, including criminal history, terrorism risks, and other security concerns.
According to the mission, the screening applies to all applicants regardless of visa type or location, and continues throughout the validity period of the visa to ensure that holders remain eligible to travel to the United States.
“All visa applicants, no matter the visa type and where they are located, are continuously vetted,” the statement read.
It added that security checks begin from the point of application, continue during the adjudication process, and persist even after the visa has been issued.
The mission noted that the measure is part of efforts by US authorities to maintain strict immigration and security standards.
The advisory serves as a reminder to prospective travellers, particularly Nigerians, on the need to comply with US immigration requirements at all stages of the visa process.
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