The US has made its B-1/B-2 visa bond program permanent, requiring some applicants from 50 countries to post up to $20,000.
The US has made its B-1/B-2 visa bond program permanent, requiring some applicants from 50 countries to post up to $20,000.
The United States will require citizens from 50 countries to post a bond of up to $15,000 when applying for certain visas, a State Department official said
The U.S. plans a visa bond pilot from August 20, 2025, requiring select travelers to pay up to $15,000 due to high overstay risks.
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