The re-election of President Donald Trump has sparked concerns among Nigerians about the potential impact on US visa applications.
Social media influencer Uzo Njoku has cautioned Nigerians to pause applying for US visas during Trump’s tenure, citing significant rejection rates and the potential for wasted time and money.
Njoku’s post on her X handle has generated over 1.2 million views, 20.5K likes, 2,202 reposts have sparked mixed reactions.
She wrote: “I think y’all should take a pause on applying for a US visitor’s visa during this presidency.
“All that money and time spent for a Denial. Idk there are 194 other countries and just trying to save y’all the headache.”
@AyomideAdedeji expressed his frustration after his friend who had full scholarship got denied. He wrote: “They denied a friend this morning without even asking him any question. I was just heart broken.”
He said: “The consular didn’t ask anything question at all.”
@Nigga_ru_nwanem in his comments on Njoku’s post said: “This is actually the point 😂.
“Immigrants are too much in their nation and a lot of them are bad eggs.
They’re literally saying they don’t want you anymore 😂.”
Persecondnews reports that Nigeria has a US visa rejection rate of 29.23%, with concerns about economic instability and potential visa overstaying contributing to the high rate of denials.
This rate places Nigeria in the upper tier of nations with significant challenges in obtaining US visas, alongside countries like Ukraine (34%), Russia (39%), and Pakistan (41%).
The Trump administration has implemented a policy of “continuous vetting” for visa holders, allowing for the revocation of visas and deportation of individuals deemed ineligible to stay in the US.
This policy affects over 55 million people with valid US visas, who will be reviewed for any violations that could lead to deportation.
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched a nationwide crackdown on undocumented immigrants, resulting in a significant increase in detention numbers.
As of August 24, there are 61,226 people in ICE custody, compared to 41,169 in early February 2025.
Notably, 70.3% of detainees have no criminal convictions, highlighting the broad scope of the crackdown.
In July 2025 alone, immigration judges issued over 48,000 removal orders, further emphasizing the administration’s focus on enforcing immigration policies.
This development has significant implications for individuals with pending immigration cases and those who may be subject to deportation.
The high rejection rate and increased scrutiny of visa applications have significant implications for Nigerians seeking to travel to the US.
Many applicants face challenges in obtaining visas, with some experiencing delays or denials without clear reasons.
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