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50 countries, mainly in Africa
Coverage of 50 countries, mainly in Africa in the Nexus archive.
- US to make visa bond requirements permanent, affecting mostly African countries
The US State Department is making permanent a visa bond program requiring citizens from 50 mostly African countries to pay up to $20,000 to apply for B1/B2 visas, citing reduced visa overstays. Critics argue the policy imposes harsh financial burdens on applicants from impoverished nations.