Tag: #ImmigrationPolicy
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MALI TO CHARGE VISA BONDS UP TO $10,000 FOR U.S. NATIONALS IN RESPONSE TO U.S. POLICY
Mali has announced it will require U.S. nationals to pay visa bonds of up to $10,000 for business and tourist visas, mirroring a recent move by the U.S. government. This decision follows the Trump administration’s visa bond pilot program, which included Mali to tackle visa overstays, and is set to take effect on October 23.…
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US TO SHORTEN VISAS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND JOURNALISTS
New US rules aim to curb long-term stays for foreign students and media pros—but critics warn of disruption and talent drain. The Department of Homeland Security plans to limit F visas for international students to a maximum of four years, down from the full length of academic programs that can exceed five years. Journalists’ visas…
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US MISSION REQUIRES FULL SOCIAL MEDIA HISTORY IN VISA APPLICATIONS
The United States Mission in Nigeria now demands visa applicants disclose all social media usernames and handles used in the past five years on the DS-160 form. Failure to comply or providing false information could lead to visa denial and impact future travel eligibility. This move is part of the US’s enhanced screening process to…
