The US Embassy in Dhaka issued a stern warning on Monday (Sept 1) against visa fraud and illegal immigration, declaring that individuals involved in such activities will face lifetime bans from entering the United States and possible criminal prosecution.

In a post published on its official Facebook page, the embassy emphasised that the U.S. government is taking interagency action to combat immigration-related fraud and illegal entry. 

“U.S. government interagency efforts combat fraud and will end illegal immigration,” the statement read.

The post made clear that those found guilty of committing visa fraud would be permanently barred from the country. “Those who commit visa fraud will be banned from the United States for life,” it said, underlining the seriousness with which Washington is approaching the issue.

“A nation without borders is not a nation,” the statement added, echoing a phrase frequently used in U.S. political discourse around border security.

In addition to targeting individuals who falsify visa applications, the embassy warned that criminal charges would also be pursued against those who facilitate illegal immigration. “We will pursue criminal charges against those who engage in visa fraud and those who bring in and harbor illegal aliens,” the post stated.

The warning comes amid increasing global efforts by U.S. authorities to curb unlawful migration and protect the integrity of its immigration system. 

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