U.S. Mission Reminds Travellers Of Visa Stay, Rules

The United States Mission in Nigeria has reminded travellers that the validity of a U.S. visa does not determine how long they are permitted to remain in the country.

In a post on Monday, the mission explained that the duration of an international visitor’s stay is determined by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer at the port of entry.

“The length of time an international visitor is allowed to stay in the United States is determined by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer upon your arrival, not your visa expiration date,” the mission stated.

The mission advised travellers to verify their authorised period of stay by checking the “Admit Until Date” on their electronic Form I-94.

“To see how long you can stay, check your I-94 (Admit Until Date),” the mission said.

The advisory was issued as part of the U.S. Mission’s #VisaWiseTravelSmart campaign, aimed at educating travellers on U.S. immigration and visa regulations.