Staff Reporter :
The US Embassy in Dhaka on Monday warned that anyone caught lying or submitting fraudulent documents in the visa process faces a permanent ban from entering the United States.
Posting on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the embassy stated, “Visa fraud has serious consequences. Lying or providing fake documents can result in a permanent visa bans under US immigration law. This means you will never go.”
That echoes remarks earlier this month and last week, reiterating that those engaging in visa fraud or aiding others in it will be barred for life.
Under US immigration law, false statements or misrepresentations, especially when intended to gain immigration benefits, can render an applicant inadmissible for life under Section 212(a)(6)(C)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act .
This is no small matter: the label “fraud” isn’t just buzz-it has lifetime consequences, unless one qualifies for a rare waiver under strict conditions.
This month, the US mission in Dhaka has doubled down on its messaging. On 1 September, its Facebook page warned that the US government, in collaboration with multiple agencies, is intensifying efforts to bust fraudulent visa schemes and illegal entry networks.
It emphasised, “Those who commit visa fraud will face a lifetime ban from entering the United States… A nation without borders is not a nation.”
Earlier, on 21 August, the embassy stressed that “No visas are issued until all security concerns are fully resolved,” and that applicants filing fraudulently face not only refusal but legal consequences in both the US and Bangladesh.
Visa fraud undermines trust in the immigration system and poses national security risks. Globally, similar efforts are in motion.
For instance, the US launched a sweeping interagency campaign in May, warning potential violators, whether individuals or state actors, of permanent bans.
For anyone in Bangladesh applying for a US visa, one misleading line, a doctored paper, or a dishonest claim could close the door forever.
