US cautions students skipping classes or dropping out risk visa cancellation
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has issued a stern warning to Kenyan students travelling to the United States on student visas, emphasising the importance of maintaining proper attendance and adhering to their academic programmes.
According to a post the embassy shared on Instagram on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, skipping classes or leaving a programme without notifying the respective school could have serious consequences, potentially affecting the student’s visa status and future travel plans.
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The statement stressed that all students must stay on track with their studies and comply with the regulations set by their institutions to avoid jeopardising their legal standing in the United States.
“Heading to the U.S. on a student visa? Ensure you stay on track! Skipping classes or leaving your programme without notifying your school could impact your visa status and future travel plans,” the statement read.
The embassy highlighted that student visas come with specific obligations, including attending classes regularly and maintaining active enrolment in the designated programme.
Failure to meet these requirements, the embassy noted, could lead to revocation of the visa or complications in future visa applications.
“If you drop out, skip classes, or leave your programme of study without informing your school, your visa may be revoked, and you may lose eligibility for future U.S. visas,” the statement further read.
The embassy also reminded students that staying informed about the rules governing their visa status is crucial for safeguarding both their current and future travel opportunities.
Social media details
Earlier on Friday, July 25, 2025, the embassy issued a stern warning to visa applicants, saying a failure to disclose social media details could result in immediate visa denial and permanent ineligibility for future U.S. travel.
The announcement, posted on X, insisted that all applicants must list every social media handle or username used in the past five years on the DS-160 application form.
“Visa applicants are required to list all social media usernames or handles of every platform they have used from the last 5 years on the DS-160 visa application form. Applicants certify that the information in their visa application is true and correct before they sign and submit,” the embassy wrote.
Similarly, the embassy had warned that omitting the information on your application could lead to visa denial and make you ineligible for future U.S. visas, emphasising the importance of full transparency when submitting visa applications.
“Omitting social media information on your application could lead to visa denial and ineligibility for future U.S. visas.”
The policy, enacted in 2019, stemmed from enhanced national security measures.
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