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...

IMSU LECTURERS BEGIN INDEFINITE STRIKE OVER DELAYED BENEFITS. (PHOTO).


 IMSU lecturers begin indefinite strike over delayed benefits


The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Imo State University chapter, on Friday, embarked on an indefinite strike to press home their demands.


In a release signed by its Chairperson, Comrade Odinakachukwu Ejiogu and secretary, Comrade Lazarus Chikwendu, ASUU-IMSU stated, “We are embarking on total and comprehensive indefinite strike effective Friday, 20th September. The decision stems from several unresolved issues persisting for years.”


“We demand end to promotion without financial benefits since 2016, ASUU-IMSU staff salary disparity with other tertiary institutions, undue delay in staff assessment and promotion, selective salary payment and non-payment of arrears of salaries”.


Other demands of ASUU-IMSU according to the letter included, “Non-payment of earned academic allowance since 2009, non remittance of Union check off/welfare dues from 2020-2021, non remittance of pension deduction from May 2016 to date, non-payment of annual increment in salaries, inclusion of IMSU into Treasury Single Account, funding of the University and erosion of the University autonomy.”

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