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U.S. Visa Bond Policy Goes Permanent | San Antonio News
The U.S. State Department is turning a controversial visa bond program permanent, requiring citizens from fifty mostly African nations to pay up to $20,000 to enter the country — a hike from the original $15,000 pilot. Officials say it’s slashed visa overstays, but critics blast it as a financial burden on low-income travelers, causing a sharp drop in applications. The bond is refundable if denied or if rules are followed — yet fewer people are applying at all. With data supporting its success, the department may expand the list even further. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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