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 sources,five suicide bombers killed 33 people in Chad today and wounded 51 more people in a coordinated attack suspected to be the work of the Nigerian Islamist militant group Boko Haram.Witnesses reported multiple blasts that appeared to target the market in Baga Sola,directly across Lake Chad from Nigeria,and a champ housing refugees who have fled from Boko Haram.Dimoya Souapebe,the sub prefect in the town,and a hospital source both confirmed the casualty figures.A security source present in the town said '' We heard three explosions.The market is on fire right now''.One more photo below.
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