US Halts Work Visas for Nigerian Truck Drivers

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The United States government has suspended the issuance of work visas for Nigerian and other foreign truck drivers.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement on Thursday, confirming that the suspension takes effect immediately.

He explained that the growing number of foreign truck drivers on American roads poses risks and reduces opportunities for U.

“Effective immediately, we are pausing all issuance of worker visas for commercial truck drivers. The increasing number of foreign drivers operating large tractor-trailer trucks on U.S. roads is endangering American lives and undercutting the livelihoods of American truckers,” Rubio stated.

The move is part of President Donald Trump’s renewed clampdown on immigration since returning to office in January 2025.

As part of the administration’s broader measures, citizens of countries with high visa overstay records or weak travel documentation systems will now be required to pay a bond ranging between $5,000 and $15,000 before obtaining certain categories of U.S. visas.

The bond policy, introduced under a 12-month pilot programme, is designed to ensure travelers leave the U.S. before their visas expire.

Additionally, the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has directed that all applicants must provide their social media usernames covering the past five years when filling out visa forms.

The embassy further warned that failure to supply such details could lead to denial of applications and potential ineligibility for future visas.