Nigerian students with valid visas not affected by presidential proclamation — US Mission

The United States Mission Nigeria says Nigerian students and exchange visitors holding valid visas will not be affected by the partial visa suspension under Presidential Proclamation 10998.

The US Mission made this disclosure in a statement posted on its X handle on Monday.

“Nigerian students and exchange participants with currently valid F1 and J1 visas are not affected by Presidential Proclamation 10998.

“Students and exchange participants with visas can continue to contribute to learning, research, and innovation at US colleges and institutions,” it stated.