UPDATE: U.S FINALIZES $20,000 VISA BOND POLICY AFFECTING NIGERIA AND 49 OTHER NATIONS. (PHOTO).
U.S Finalizes $20,000 Visa Bond Policy Affecting Nigeria and 49 Other Nations The United States government has officially formalized its visa bond policy, making it a permanent measure that could require travelers from 50 designated countries, including Nigeria, to pay a refundable bond of up to $20,000 before receiving certain visas. First introduced as a pilot scheme in 2025, the policy targets applicants seeking B1 and B2 visas, which are designated for business and tourism. According to the U.S. Department of State, the initiative is designed to bolster compliance with local immigration laws and drastically reduce visa overstay rates. How the Visa Bond Policy Works Under the permanent guidelines, U.S. consular officers have the discretion to instruct eligible applicants to post a bond as a prerequisite for visa issuance. However, U.S. authorities have clarified that the financial requirement will not be applied automatically to every traveler from the listed nations. Data anal...
The African Magic Viewers choice Awards nomination party was hosted by IK and the two presenters from the show ''Star Gist''.stars like Uti Nwanchukwu,Helen Paul,Ireti Doyle etc,came out to read out the names of the nominees,for each of the categories given to them to read.KC performed his famous ''linpopo'' song but it didnt move the crowd as the crowd turns out to be a stiff crowd,though they managed to clap for him at the end of his performance.Funke Akindele,in a particular category was nominated 3 times for three different films.Nigerians generally dominated almost all the categories and the organizers added new categories.more photos below. 
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