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...
According to the United States Government,the Department of Homeland Security will grant temporary protection status to people from the three West African countries most affected by Ebola who are currently residing in the United States.People from Liberia,Guinea and Sierra Leone in the United States as of today thursday may apply for protection from deportation,as well as for work permits,for 18 months.After 18 months,the secretary of Homeland security will assess whether the protection should be extended,based on the level of the Ebola epidemic in West Africa.In order to prevent a mass migration from West Africa to the United States,nationals from these countries who arrived after thursday will not be eligible for protected status.U.S citizenship and immigration services officials estimate that 8,000 people will be eligible to apply.One more picture below. 
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