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This warning comes amidst a US crackdown on migration and stricter immigration policy, which has intensified since Donald Trump’s return to office.

The US Mission in Nigeria has warned visa applicants against traveling to the US with the intent of giving birth so their child can obtain American citizenship.

According to the embassy, requesting visa with the sole aim of giving birth in the United States is not permitted. It added that consular officers will deny visa applications if they have reason to believe that this is the applicant’s intent.

“Using your visa to travel for the primary purpose of giving birth in the United States so that your child will have US citizenship is not permitted,” the mission stated in a Facebook post.

“Consular officers will deny your visa application if they have reason to believe this is your intent,” it added.

This warning comes amidst a US crackdown on migration and stricter immigration policy, which has intensified since Donald Trump’s return to office.

The administration has reintroduced travel bans, reduced eligibility for visa interview waivers, increased visa fees, and expanded social media checks for applicants.

A key focus has also been curbing birth tourism, the practice of travelling to the US primarily to give birth so the child obtains American citizenship, with consular officers instructed to refuse visas if they suspect such intent.

President Trump has also sought to abolish automatic birthright citizenship for children born in the US to parents who are neither citizens nor lawful permanent residents.

However, US courts have stated that Mr Trump’s policy violates the Constitution’s 14th Amendment.

Meanwhile, the “big beautiful bill”, recently signed into law, requires Nigerians and citizens of other countries seeking entry into the US to pay a $250 ‘visa integrity fee’ before they are granted entry.

This new fee is in addition to other charges, including the standard visa application fee, which already costs over $160 in Nigeria.

The fee applies to all visitors requiring non-immigrant visas to enter the United States and cannot be waived.

This includes tourists, business travellers and international students.

Source: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/810419-us-warns-nigerians-others-against-using-visa-for-childbirth-citizenship.html

Which one is visa integrity fee.

If you want foreigners to donate towards your debt, beg and stop using lame tactics.

Integrity kill ya there

NA WA OOOOOO, WHAT WILL NOW HAPPEN TO ONE PARTICULAR TRIBE FEOM THE EAST SIDE OF RIVER NIGER, THAT ARE KNOWN FOR THIS THINGS. MAYBE USA MIGHT PERMIT THEIR NEW COUNTRY WHEN NIGERIA DECIDE TO GIVE THEM.

I love this especially those idiot politician that destroy the country and send there children and wife abroad to give birth. Wicked people

Why is the op repeating thesame topic every day. Meanwhile, birth tourism is not only limited to Nigeria. All other countries do it too, so don't make it seem as if the US is targeting Nigeria.

This is a welcomed idea because many other countries would breed criminals and terrorist with no american dream and easy access to d country

Nigerians go find another loophole and still manipulate it.

No be Nigerians again?

Imagine a Yoruba man seeking asylum in Europe with the excuse that boko haram has killed all his family...

The Nigeria that I know will grant access to people with that will use cash to work their way through.

Ponmoalata:
Which one is visa integrity fee.

If you want foreigners to donate towards your debt, beg and stop using lame tactics.


Integrity kill ya there

😂🤣😂🤣

They looking for money badly. Dooms day is near. And they will be increasing by more trillions over next 5 years.

They tired of printing $$$

God bless Trump. These are the same nigerians that would support incompetent leaders because of tribe and religion and now what to give birth in countries that only considers competence when it comes to choosing a leader.

Mtchewwwwwwwww mtchewwwwwwwww mtchewwwwwwwww

Totally unnecessary warning. Nigerians are not that desperate but if it happens it happens.

Giving birth in the USA or becoming a US citizen doesn't guarantee your greatness in life. Only God does. I had met with barak Obama in the past at the DAR Hall near the White House in Washington DC . Whereas, it was an opportunity millioms if Americans were looking for, which they never had.

There are Nigerians like me, born and raised in Nigeria who emigrated and are among the billionaires in America today while the citizens are struggling to pay monthly house rent and mortgage. Wherever you're created, pray to God to make you relevant and successful..

tunjijones:
Nigerians go find another loophole and still manipulate it.

No be Nigerians again?

Imagine a Yoruba man seeking asylum in Europe with the excuse that boko haram has killed all his family...

And so? What if the Yoruba man is living in the North where Boko Haram attacks? Or there no other tribes living in those places?

Thunderfayamods:
And so? What if the Yoruba man is living in the North where Boko Haram attacks? Or there no other tribes living in those places?

Bros, most Nigerian using asylum to seek permanent residency in Europe are liers.

How many Yoruba are in the village in borno state.. abeg rest joor

Have you even ever travelled to north east before?

There are more countries that people can travel to for the purpose of birth tourism Example; Canada,Brazil, Argentina (resident modification in place) etc.

USA is not the only country that there passport is strong in the world.

Having a Carribbean passport,you can tour other European countries without restrictions too.

D. Trump,should please take it easy with this ranting every market day.

We hope Nigerian passport will be great someday.

Eriokanmi:
Giving birth in the USA or becoming a US citizen doesn't guarantee your greatness in life. Only God does. I had met with barak Obama in the past at the DAR Hall near Washington DC . Whereas, it was an opportunity millioms if Americans were looking for, which they never had.

There are Nigerians like me, born and raised in Nigeria who emigrated and are among the billionaires in America today whose the citizens are struggling to pay monthly house rent and mortgage. Wherever you're created, pray to God to make you relevant and successful..

Great, You said right sir..💯💯💯

25 more characters needed

Doesn't concern me. No be my problem.


12 more characters needed.

tunjijones:
Bros, most Nigerian using asylum to seek permanent residency in Europe are liers.

How many Yoruba are in the village in borno state.. abeg rest joor

Have you even ever travelled to north east before?

I don't blame you most of you think that some people here are your mates. Look I have been to the the 36 states of Nigeria granted there are few Yorubas living in those places at least the number is not Zero. Your comment even confirmed that. Regardless even if it was only one Yoruba is that person not affected?
My Igbo friend that was affected in recently got his green card thru asylum.
I don't know why you are so much in pain with your response.
If they are lying how is it your business let the countries where they apply expose their lies. If given the opportunity people like you will do the same thing. Nigerians always gas lighting themselves most times out of jealousy.

This crack down could be link to the FIFA world cup next year

Then we won’t tell them that our wives don get belle at the embassy and point of entry.

choiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Trump no be soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Trump's stance against Nigeria and other countries would perhaps help to format our brains to look inwards.

Nigeria is a beautiful country but has been most unfortunate when it comes to committed and patriotic leadership.

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Education for them and their children - abroad!

Holiday/vacation - abroad!

Healthcare - abroad!

Childbirth - abroad!

Looting the treasury - stowed abroad!

Furniture and other materials - abroad!

Rice and groceries - abroad!

Everything must come from abroad to boost their egos!

Therein lies our problems!
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Let's think Nigeria!

Let's build Nigeria!

Let's love Nigeria!

Let's dream Nigeria!

Let's make Nigeria truly great!


Enough of treating Nigeria/Nigerians like dregs of society.

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Monkey no fine but e mama like am!

Home would always be the best!



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Great100000:
Source: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/810419-us-warns-nigerians-others-against-using-visa-for-childbirth-citizenship.html

You Nigerians like making everything about you. This warning issued was direct to all countries and not Nigeria why make it about Nigeria

ARISHEM:
Then we won’t tell them that our wives don get belle at the embassy and point of entry.

How long do you want to stay in the United States?
On a 3 month visa?
Even if you evade ICE long enough for pregnancy to come to term..
You think you can just stroll into any hospital to give birth without antenatal ? without documentation?
Even if you do that.. you think they'll process the child's citizenship without parents documentation?
Don't be surprised after delivery ,they bundle you, wife and pikin on the first plane back to Naija with permanent travel ban for all parties.

To hell with USA. USA is not heaven. You people always feel too superior

Eriokanmi:
Giving birth in the USA or becoming a US citizen doesn't guarantee your greatness in life. Only God does. I had met with barak Obama in the past at the DAR Hall near the White House in Washington DC . Whereas, it was an opportunity millioms if Americans were looking for, which they never had.

There are Nigerians like me, born and raised in Nigeria who emigrated and are among the billionaires in America today while the citizens are struggling to pay monthly house rent and mortgage. Wherever you're created, pray to God to make you relevant and successful..

Being born in the US or any country that's working actually have a great impact in your life. Being born in Nigeria sets you back by many points in life. You meeting Obama shouldn't be used as a yardstick.

MufasaLion:
Being born in the US or any country that's working actually have a great impact in your life. Being born in Nigeria sets you back by many points in life. You meeting Obama shouldn't be used as a yardstick.

My meeting with Obama was in recognition of my impact in the oil and gas sector,mainly on the hazardous management system. A notable oil and gas company recommended my company without even me noticing. It's a big yardstick for me, a great achievement cos my company is the only one invited in the sub-saharan africa. Where I've been as Nigerian, several US citizens haven't and I thank God for that.