The United States has lifted visa restrictions on Ghana following the West African nation’s cooperation in accepting deported migrants.

Ghana had been among several African countries, including Nigeria, targeted with visa curbs under former President Donald Trump.

At the time, Washington said the restrictions were tied to concerns over visa reciprocity.

Reports indicated that Nigeria’s case stemmed from a failed agreement on accepting migrants. Under the policy, the U.S. limited most Nigerian visas to single-entry with a three-month validity.

Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar later revealed that Washington had pressured Nigeria to take in Venezuelan deportees, including some from prison.

Tuggar emphasized that Nigeria would not serve as a dumping ground for deportees, noting the country already has a population of about 230 million.

In September, Ghanaian President John Mahama announced that his nation had started receiving West African nationals, including Nigerians, deported from the United States.

“Ghanaians can now be eligible for five-year multiple entry visas and other enhanced consular privileges. This good news was directly communicated to me by US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker at a bilateral meeting earlier today, in the margins of the UN General Assembly. I am really pleased that months of high-level diplomatic negotiations has led to a successful outcome,” Ablakwa said.

The U.S. Embassy in Ghana confirmed the lifting of the visa restrictions on Saturday.

“The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that the maximum validity periods for all categories of nonimmigrant visas for Ghanaians have been restored to their previous lengths,” the statement said.

“The maximum validity allowed for the B1/B2 visitor visa is again five years, multiple entry. The maximum validity for the F1 student visa is again four years, multiple entry.”