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🛑 The US plans to reinstate a $15,000 visa bond for B1/B2 travelers from specific “high-risk” countries.
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🧾 The rule targets countries with high visa overstay rates.
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🌍 A total of 15 countries, mostly in Africa and Asia, fall under this list.
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💸 The bond acts as a guarantee that visitors return home after their stay.
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📅 The rule will be active for six months, starting from December.
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🏛️ US authorities say the bond is a tool to curb visa violations.
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🧳 Travelers must pay the bond upfront during the visa process.
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💰 The bond is refundable if the visitor departs on time.
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🗣️ Critics argue the policy may discourage genuine travelers.
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🔁 The move revives a 2020 policy that faced strong opposition.
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