Nigeria Among Countries Affected by New U.S. Visa Bond Requirement
The U.S. Department of State has introduced a new visa bond requirement affecting Nigerian applicants for B1/B2 visas, part of efforts to curb visa overstays.
The bond, set at $15,000, aims to ensure individuals return to their home countries after visiting the U.S. This measure is part of a broader strategy to discourage overstays, particularly from countries with a higher risk of visitors failing to depart the U.S.
Nigeria is one of 24 African nations included in the list of affected countries. The bond does not guarantee visa issuance and will not override the standard visa adjudication process.
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