A growing number of Nigerian students have been impacted by the United States’ new visa issuance policy, which now grants some international students only three-month entry visas.
The U.S. Department of State has begun issuing these short-term F-1 student visas, citing the need to manage immigration compliance better and monitor students’ adherence to academic schedules. This shift has raised concern among Nigerian applicants, many of whom expected visas aligned with the duration of their programs. Education consultants warn that the new policy could complicate students’ plans and raise logistical issues around renewals. Universities in the U.S. have also expressed unease, noting the potential burden on international offices. Nigerian students have called for diplomatic engagement between the two countries to address the new challenge.
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