Ghanaian-American immigration attorney, Lawyer Aba, has provided clarification on the recently announced U.S. visa bond policy, which requires applicants from certain countries to pay a bond ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 for B1/B2 (visitor) visas.
According to her, the U.S. has initially listed two countries under this new rule. However, more countries may be added if they fail to comply with immigration regulations. A designated link will be provided for applicants to pay the bond before their visa is processed.
Once the bond is paid, your visa will be held for three months. If you return to your home country within the allowed time, your money will be refunded without interest.
However, if you enter the U.S. and secure a school admission or another legal pathway, you may file for a change of status in a timely manner. If approved, you can still claim your bond refund. If you overstay or fail to change status properly, you may lose the bond.
Lawyer Aba clarified that the countries selected are not just based on overstay percentages but also on their inability to meet U.S. security and screening standards. For example, Ghana has a 6% rate and Nigeria 7%, which are below the 10% threshold. The two countries already listed exceed the 10% mark and have security check deficiencies, which no contributed to their inclusion.
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