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...

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA VISITS PRESIDENT TINUBU IN JOHANNESBURG, UNDERSCORES NEED FOR STRONGER PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SOUTH AFRICA AND NIGERIA .(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE


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PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA VISITS PRESIDENT TINUBU IN JOHANNESBURG, UNDERSCORES NEED FOR STRONGER PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SOUTH AFRICA AND NIGERIA 



President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Johannesburg, South Africa, held a private meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa. 


Before the closed meeting, which was held at Radisson Blu Hotel in Johannesburg, President Ramaphosa thanked President Tinubu for honouring the invitation to attend his inauguration for a second term in office.


"Thank you so much for coming for the inauguration. I was very happy to see my brother at the ceremony," the South African President said. 


President Tinubu noted that President Ramaphosa's inaugural speech captured most of the challenges faced by African countries and the need for more collaboration among leaders and citizens to provide solutions.


"I really enjoyed your speech at the ceremony. I was delighted listening to you. We have lots of issues in common, and we need to work more closely together. It was a good celebration," the President stated.


President Ramaphosa was re-elected into office for a second term on Friday, June 14, 2024, following an agreement for a Government of National Unity between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance. 


Chief Ajuri Ngelale


Special Adviser to the President 


(Media & Publicity)


June 20, 2024.

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