The outgoing administration of US President Donald Trump had issued a new temporary rule for African tourists.
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The new rule could require tourist and business travellers from some countries, most in Africa, to pay a bond of as much as $15,000 to visit the United States.
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The US State Department said the temporary final rule, which takes effect December 24 and runs through June 24, targets countries whose nationals have higher rates of overstaying B-2 visas for tourists and B-1 visas for business travelers.
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The statement read, “In response to the April 2019 Presidential Memorandum on Combating High Nonimmigrant Overstay Rates, the Department and our embassies and consulates overseas conducted an in-depth analysis to identify and address root causes of overstays.
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“Among other efforts to address this challenge, the State Department is considering additional steps to address overstays, including piloting a limited visa bonds program to test, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, the operational feasibility of posting, processing, and discharging visa bonds as means to ensure the timely departure from the United States of certain travelers.
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“Accordingly, the State Department will begin a limited six-month visa bond pilot program beginning on December 24, 2020.
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“We are committed to combating visa overstays and making sure travelers to the United States respect our laws.
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“The implementation of this pilot builds on our engagement with foreign governments in recent years and will ensure continued progress to reduce overstay rates. Nigeria is not included in this six months pilot program.”
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The new rule could require tourist and business travellers from some countries, most in Africa, to pay a bond of as much as $15,000 to visit the United States.
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The US State Department said the temporary final rule, which takes effect December 24 and runs through June 24, targets countries whose nationals have higher rates of overstaying B-2 visas for tourists and B-1 visas for business travelers.
.
The statement read, “In response to the April 2019 Presidential Memorandum on Combating High Nonimmigrant Overstay Rates, the Department and our embassies and consulates overseas conducted an in-depth analysis to identify and address root causes of overstays.
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“Among other efforts to address this challenge, the State Department is considering additional steps to address overstays, including piloting a limited visa bonds program to test, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, the operational feasibility of posting, processing, and discharging visa bonds as means to ensure the timely departure from the United States of certain travelers.
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“Accordingly, the State Department will begin a limited six-month visa bond pilot program beginning on December 24, 2020.
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“We are committed to combating visa overstays and making sure travelers to the United States respect our laws.
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“The implementation of this pilot builds on our engagement with foreign governments in recent years and will ensure continued progress to reduce overstay rates. Nigeria is not included in this six months pilot program.”
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DeleteLmao @ shebi we did a rally for you trump!
Miss Ess , phuleeaassseee 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😃😃😂😂 . Told hubby when I read it last night that if I have up to that , why travel in the first place. Shiorrr 😎😎😎😎
DeleteTrump is a racist , he does not give a fuck about Africans
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DeleteBut maybe it's cos of the rally sef that Nigeria wasn't included oh...
For the first time I'm seeing a positive response for the benefit of Nigerians. Good news!
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Buhari and insecurity, buratai, liar moha, sanwolu....una do well o.
Do you even understand what 's up there... please read again
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ReplyDeleteI pray this does not affect us.
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ReplyDeleteThe money they make from visa fee alone is enough for them in 9ja. U pay bond only when ur visa is guaranteed
ReplyDeleteIs it that people don’t read ohhh! They said Nigeria is not included and you’all are still typing wetin I no sabi. SMH
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DeleteAh..I was beginning to wonder if I was the one who didn't understand
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DeleteI wanted to even be sure I read well when I saw comments 😂😂
Delete😂😂😂 I started wondering as well 8f I got it wrong. Nawa oh. Naija people I hail
DeleteMiss Ess they say Nigerians no follow for countries wey go pay the Visa bond, why you dey cry now. For the first time I am happy Nigeria is exempted from something.
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ReplyDeleteThis is looking good.
ReplyDeleteBut those countries included wouldn't be going then, not when they can go to other good countries
Good news 😁
ReplyDeleteMr Trump seems to have a small brain SMH. He probably is still happy at the thought of the foolish Nigerians that were dancing for him on SM. I'm so surprised Nigeria isn't there because they are quick to add us to lists like that just like the one of the cap on student visa earlier this year.
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