US to make visa bond programme permanent for dozens of countries
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A rule allowing visa bonds of up to US$20,000, mainly for applicants from Africa, will go into effect on Aug 3.
From the original report
The Federal Register notice applies to B1 and B2 visas, which are issued for business and tourism travel.
“Consular officers may require covered nonimmigrant visa applicants to post a bond of up to US$20,000 as a condition of visa issuance, as determined by the consular officers,” the notice said.
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