US State Department Launches 12-Month Visa Bond Pilot Program to Combat Overstays – Rule

NAMPA / Sputnik
2025-08-04
WASHINGTON, August 4 (RIA Novosti) – The US State Department is launching a year-long program to address overstays, requiring business and tourist visa applicants from specific countries to post a bond of up to $15,000 as a condition for visa issuance, according to a final rule that is scheduled to be published on Tuesday. "The Department of State announces the commencement of a 12-month long visa bond pilot program. Aliens applying for visas as......
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