The State Department is initiating a pilot program that may require business and tourist visa applicants to post a bond ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. This measure targets individuals from countries known for high visa overstay rates and poor document security practices. Stricter requirements follow recent changes, including in-person interviews for many visa renewal applicants. The bond aims to protect the U.S. government financially if visitors fail to comply with visa terms. Affected countries will be determined and announced as the program is implemented.
The proposal includes a bond requirement of up to $15,000 for business and tourist visa applicants from countries with high overstay rates and insufficient document security.
Applicants deemed as coming from nations with high visa overstay rates may face a bond requirement of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000.
This bond requirement is part of a pilot program aimed at reducing financial liability for the U.S. government regarding non-compliant visitors.
The State Department's new proposal follows stricter requirements for visa applicants, including mandatory additional in-person interviews for many renewal applicants.
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