U.S. Introduces Mandatory Visa Bonds for 50 Countries
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The U.S. State Department has announced a permanent visa bond program, effective August 3, requiring bonds of up to $20,000 for business (B-1) and tourist (B-2) visas from 50 countries. The list includes 30 African nations, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and others, but not Russia.
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