• The U.S. Mission in Nigeria clarified that a visitor's authorised stay in the United States is determined by a Customs and Border Protection officer upon arrival
• The embassy advised travellers to check their electronic Form I-94 after entering the U.S. to confirm their official "Admit Until Date"
• The reminder formed part of the #VisaWiseTravelSmart campaign aimed at helping travellers understand U.S. immigration rules and avoid overstaying

The United States Mission in Nigeria has reminded travellers that holding a valid U.S. visa does not automatically determine how long they can remain in the country, clarifying that the decision rests with immigration officers at the point of entry.

The embassy issued the advisory in a post shared on its official X account, urging international visitors to verify their authorised period of stay through their electronic arrival record after entering the United States.

Who decides how long visitors can stay?

According to the