BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The U.S. Mission in Nigeria on Monday said henceforth Visa applicants are must list all social media usernames or handles of every platform they have used from the last 5 years on the DS-160 visa application form.
The directive, was posted via the mission’s official X account today that applications need to certify that the information in their visa application is true and correct before they sign and submit.
The Mission warned that omitting social media information on your application could lead to visa denial and eligibility for future US visa.
The US mission early this month said: “Compliance with US visa laws is not just an obligation but the cornerstone of mutual trust and respect between the two countries,” said Ambassador Millis, adding, “As the Minister just indicated, he and I had useful discussion about US visa laws and how to message to the Nigerian people the importance of compliance with US visa laws.
“Let me be clear, the US values its strong relationship with Nigeria and the many kinds of connections that exist between our two countries. US visas play a vital role in keeping these ties going and strengthening, whether that’s enabling travels for education, for business, for tourism, for cultural exchange,” he said.
US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills Jr, stressed that the US government considers it essential that visas are appropriately used in accordance with US laws and regulations.
“We, of course, welcome Nigerian visitors to the United States just as Nigeria welcomes Americans to this country. Both governments want visitors to respect our national laws and regulations,” he stated.
The US Envoy emphasized that misuse of a visa or the provision of inaccurate information when applying for a visa undermines the trust between the two countries.
