UPDATE: U.S FINALIZES $20,000 VISA BOND POLICY AFFECTING NIGERIA AND 49 OTHER NATIONS. (PHOTO).

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 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...

GOV. SANWO-OLU RECEIVES CONSUL GENERAL OF FRANCE, LAURENT FAVIER AT LAGOS HOUSE, MARINA, ON THURSDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 2024. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU RECEIVES CONSUL GENERAL OF FRANCE, LAURENT FAVIER AT LAGOS HOUSE, MARINA, ON THURSDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 2024



 "I had the pleasure of welcoming the Consul General of France, Laurent Favier to Lagos House, Marina on a courtesy visit. 


Our discussions primarily focused on the importance of enhancing and fortifying economic relations to foster growth and benefit both regions"- Gov Sanwo-Olu


Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (right); Consul General of France, Mr. Laurent Favier (second right); Economic Counsellor, Mr. Florent Mangin (second left) and Director for Nigeria, Business France, Mr. Igor Chlapak during a courtesy visit to the governor by the French consulate, at the Lagos House, Marina, on Thursday, 22 February 2024.


 


l-r: Consul General of France, Mr. Laurent Favier receiving Eyo plaques from Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu during a courtesy visit to the governor, at the Lagos House, Marina, on Thursday, 22 February 2024.


 


l-r: Consul General of France, Mr. Laurent Favier receiving and Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu during a courtesy visit to the governor, at the Lagos House, Marina, on Thursday, 22 February 2024.


 


l-r: Commissioner for Innovation, Science & Technology, Mr. Tunbosun Alake; Economic Counsellor, French Embassy in Nigeria, Mr. Florent Mangin; Director for Nigeria, Business France, Mr. Igor Chlapak; Consul General of France, Mr. Laurent Favier; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperative, Trade & Investment, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem;  Special Adviser to the Governor (Corporate Finance & Strategic Investments), Mr. Akintayo Sanwo-Olu and Commercial Counsellor of the Embassy of France, Mr. Cyril Darneix during a courtesy visit to the governor by the French consulate, at the Lagos House, Marina, on Thursday, 22 February 2024.

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