U.S. Embassy in Morocco Issues Warning on Illegal Immigration

Since his return to the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump has made the fight against illegal immigration an absolute priority. He seeks to ensure the security, power and prosperity of the United States by ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration laws, the U.S. Embassy in Rabat said in a message posted on its website. This fight involves strengthening border security and issuing warnings. "If you attempt to cross the U.S. borders and remain illegally in the United States, you will be arrested, detained and deported back to your country. You may also be barred from returning to the United States in the future, be subject to fines, or face criminal prosecution," the U.S. Embassy in Rabat said.

The diplomatic representation invites anyone wishing to travel to the United States to follow the visa issuance process. "The U.S. visa issuance process is the safest in the world, but despite this, some try to deceive the system by using false documents, lying in their applications, or remaining in the country after their visa has expired," it notes. "These are examples of visa fraud, and this is a serious crime." "You will be sanctioned if you break the law in this way, and you may be barred from entering the United States again," it insists.

And to warn: "those considering this dangerous journey to illegally enter the United States should know that they are putting their safety, even their lives, at risk, as criminal groups, cartels and human traffickers target irregular migrants with acts of violence, extortion and assault."