The United States government reiterated this Thursday the importance of travelers with a valid visa respecting the authorized stay period in the country, warning about the consequences that may arise from violating this immigration regulation.
Through a post on the official Spanish account of the Department of State on X, Washington emphasized that it is the visa holder's responsibility to use it correctly, without exceeding the permitted time in U.S. territory.
U.S. authorities also emphasized that exceeding the deadline set in the I-94 form— a document that determines the legal duration of stay in the country— may result in penalties that could seriously impact future visa applications as well as the possibility of re-entering the United States.
“It is your responsibility to use your visa correctly. Respect the terms of your U.S. visa and your authorized period of stay in the United States. Remaining in the United States beyond the date indicated on your I-94 may lead to serious consequences such as the revocation of your visa, possible deportation, and ineligibility for visas in the future,” stated the official announcement.
Recurring warning from the U.S. government.
Since Donald Trump's arrival in the presidency in January of this year, there have been several occasions when U.S. authorities have issued similar warnings.
In May, the United States Embassy in Cuba reiterated a strong warning about the legal consequences for those who violate the conditions of their visas, reminding that the review of applicants does not end with the mere issuance of the document.
In a message specifically directed to Cuban citizens, the embassy warned about the serious consequences of falsifying information during the application process, working without legal authorization, or remaining in the United States after the visa has expired or after the period allowed by exemption.
“If you lie to obtain a visa, work without legal permission, or remain in the U.S. after your visa or exemption period expires, you will face serious consequences such as prison time, deportation, and a permanent ban on obtaining a U.S. visa in the future,” stated the diplomatic office.
On that occasion, authorities reminded that holders of U.S. visas are constantly monitored, even after receiving approval to travel to U.S. territory.
"The visa review process for the U.S. does not end once it is issued. We continuously verify visa holders to ensure they comply with all U.S. immigration laws and regulations, and if they do not, we will revoke their visas and deport them," they stated.
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