US Reinstates, Expands Visa Bond Policy for 38 Nations

The US has expanded a visa bond requirement, initially adding seven countries and later increasing the total to 38. Nationals from these countries must pay a refundable bond of $5,000 to $15,000 for B-1/B-2 visas, aimed at deterring overstays. The policy, a re-launched pilot program, is under the current administration, despite some media incorrectly attributing it to the Trump era.

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