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...
Head of service Mrs Modupe Adekunle,issued the threat wednesday during a briefing to mark the third year in office of Governor Amosun.She expressed dismay at government officials who had converted government quarters into either a guest house or provision store,stressing that illegal occupants will be ejected soon.From the report of previous verification exercies,it was discovered that some of these quarters are being occupied by illegal occupants in some cases,government quarters had been converted to guest houses and provision stores.This ugly trend must be addressed with all sense of seriousness.
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