The administration of President Donald Trump has suspended the issuance of work visas to Nigerian and other foreign truck drivers in the United States.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the decision on Thursday, stating that the suspension takes effect immediately. He explained that the growing number of foreign truck drivers was displacing American workers and creating safety risks.
“The increasing number of foreign drivers operating large tractor-trailers on U.S. roads is end@ngering American lives and undercutting the livelihoods of American truckers,” Rubio said.
The move follows Trump’s renewed clampdown on immigration since his return to the White House in January 2025.
In a related development, the administration has also introduced a new visa bond policy requiring applicants from countries with poor records of visa overstays to deposit between $5,000 and $15,000. The pilot programme, which began this week, is aimed at ensuring visitors leave before their visas expire.
According to the State Department, the rule also affects individuals who obtained “citizenship by investment” without residency obligations, with designated airports overseeing compliance.
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