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WORLDJul 31 · 18:44 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press

US to make visa bond requirements permanent, affecting mostly African countries

The U.S. State Department is making permanent a visa bond program requiring citizens from 50 mainly African countries to post up to $20,000 for B1/B2 visas, aiming to reduce overstays. The program, initiated by the Trump administration, led to an 83% drop in such visas but faces criticism for burdening applicants from impoverished nations.

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