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...
Today tuesday it was reported that The Queen of England has sent a message of condolence to the President of Turkey,following the attack in Istanbul on New Year's day.''Our thoughts are with the familes of the victims and the wounded,and with the Turkish people at this time''.She further said ''Prince Philip and I were saddened to learn of the terrible attack in Istanbul on New Year's Day.Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and the wounded,and with the Turkish people at this time''.Isis is claiming the responsibility for the New Year's attack at Istanbul's Reina nightclub that left 39 people dead,but authorities are still scrambling to find the killer.More photos below.
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