The United States Mission has reminded Nigerians that the length of stay for visitors is determined by a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer upon arrival in the US.
In a recent statement, travellers were asked to check their Form I-94 for confirmation of approved duration. The form contains an “admit until date”.
A Form I-94 is needed by all visitors except US citizens, returning resident immigrants, foreigners with immigrant visas, and most Canadian citizens visiting or in transit.
Travellers are issued an I-94 during the admission process at the port of entry.
However, foreigners traveling via a land border or by ferry from selected ports may apply for a provisional I-94 in advance.
The US has repeatedly warned that overstaying the “admit until date” even with a valid visa can result in immigration violations, cancellation of existing visas, and ineligibility for future US visas.
Last year, the US added Nigeria to a list of countries facing partial travel restrictions, citing “security and documentation” concerns.
According to the Overstay Report, Nigeria had a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 5.56 percent and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 11.90 percent.
