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New US visa bonds program: What is a visa bond? Who is affected?
The rule follows a travel ban on nationals from 12 countries and other new fees being levied on U.S. visitors. The new rule targets citizens from countries with high visa overstays. It excludes ...
State Department may require visa applicants to post bond of up to $15,000 to enter the US
The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to ...
Al Jazeera on MSN6h
What is Trump’s $15,000 visa bonds programme – and who does it affect?
Visitors from countries with high visa overstays will be targeted. Some 40 percent of undocumented migrants overstay.
U.S. Proposes Visitor Visa Bonds Up To $15,000 To Curb Overstays
A new visitor visa bond requirement for up to $ 15,000 is under consideration in Washington to prevent visitors with high ...
U.S. Proposes Visa Bond of Up to $15,000 for Some International Travelers
The 12-month pilot program aims to deter visa overstays, but could create steep financial barriers for travelers from certain ...
National Law Review24m
New US Visa Bond Program Set to Launch, Creating Potential Business Travel Challenges for Select Countries
A 12-month pilot program requiring financial guarantees will begin Aug. 20, 2025 The U.S. Department of State has announced a new visa bond pilot program that, while currently limited in scope, may ...
The Nevada Independent48m
Proposed fees and bonds for visa applicants could chill international tourism that buoys Vegas
Proposed fees and bonds for visa applicants could chill international tourism that buoys Vegas. Read more from The Nevada Independent.