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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 mostly African countries to post bonds of up to $20,000 for B1/B2 visa interviews. The program, initially launched under the Trump administration, aims to reduce visa overstays and illegal migration, with data showing a significant decline in overstays and visa applications since its implementation.
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