The United States government has issued a strong warning to foreign nationals who overstay their visas, emphasizing that such violations could result in deportation and, in some cases, a permanent ban from re-entering the country.
In a statement released on Monday, U.S. immigration authorities reiterated their long-standing policy on visa compliance:
“If you remain in the United States beyond your authorised period of stay, you could be deported, and could face a permanent ban on traveling to the United States.”
The warning comes amid rising migration trends, particularly among young Africans—many of whom travel to the U.S. seeking educational and economic opportunities.
According to recent data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, visa overstays account for a significant share of immigration violations annually, prompting tighter enforcement and renewed awareness efforts by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Under U.S. immigration law, individuals who remain unlawfully in the country for more than 180 days may be subject to a three- or ten-year reentry ban, and in severe cases, a lifetime prohibition.
