BREAKING: The United States Embassy in Nigeria has quietly begun revoking valid visas previously issued to Nigerian citizens, leaving professionals, entrepreneurs, frequent travellers, and families stranded with disrupted plans and mounting costs.

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What’s Verified: The U.S. Embassy is not revoking valid visas en masse

• Contrary to the claim of visa revocations, reporting shows that the U.S. Embassy has not canceled previously issued visas. Instead, recent changes involve reducing the validity and limiting the entry terms.

Policy Change (July 8, 2025)

• The U.S. government shifted its visa regime: most non-immigrant, non-diplomatic visas for Nigerians will now be single-entry and valid for only three months.
  • Previously, such visas could be multi-entry and valid for several years.
  • Importantly, visas issued before July 8, 2025, are not affected and retain their original validity.
• The U.S. Embassy explained this change is part of a regular reciprocity and security-based review, and not politically motivated or tied to Nigeria’s geopolitical stances (such as BRICS or deportee policies).
• The Nigerian House of Representatives condemned the move, calling it unfair, damaging to bilateral relations, and harmful to professionals and families. They urged Washington to revert to the previous multi-entry five-year visa practice.

Where the confusion may stem from: “Quiet revocation” claims

An opinion article by Olufemi Soneye (former communications officer at NNPC) alleges that:

• In recent weeks, some Nigerians with valid visas were asked to submit their passports at the U.S. consulate and found their visas abruptly canceled.
• The cancellation notices vaguely cite “new information” and Title 22 CFR § 41.122, providing no explanation or appeals process, leaving professionals, entrepreneurs, and families stranded.

This narrative—while concerning—is not confirmed by official statements from either the U.S. Embassy or the Nigerian government.

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Final Takeaway

The widely shared statement that valid U.S. visas are being quietly revoked is unverified and appears to be opinion-based.

What is confirmed:

• From July 8, 2025, most newly issued non-immigrant visas for Nigerians are single-entry and expire after 90 days.
• Those with visas issued before that date remain unaffected.
• The U.S. attributes the change to routine security and reciprocity reviews—not political retaliation.

If you or someone else has received such a vague cancellation notice, it may be best to:

• Contact your U.S. visa attorney or immigration advisor,
• Reach out to the U.S. Embassy (via official channels) for clarification,
• And/or request assistance from the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or your local representatives.

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