U.S. Department of State

Mali Forces U.S. To Reverse Course: Washington Removes Bamako From Controversial Visa-Bond Program After Diplomatic Showdown

Oct 27, 2025

The United States has officially removed Mali from its contentious visa-bond program, ending a tense standoff that showcased Africa’s growing confidence in asserting sovereignty on the global stage. The October 23, 2025 decision followed Mali’s bold move to impose a reciprocal $10,000 visa bond on U.S. citizens — a defiant act that sent a clear…
March 2025 Visa Bulletin: Employment-Based Final Action Date Updates

Feb 16, 2025

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the March 2025 Visa Bulletin, outlining the availability of immigrant visa numbers for employment-based categories. This update determines when applicants can file for adjustment of status based on their priority date and final action date. For March 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed…

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