Planning a trip to the U.S.? You might need to pay a visa bond of up to $15,000 under a new pilot program starting 20 August. The Trump administration says the goal is to curb visa overstays and tighten immigration.
The policy targets B-1/B-2 visa applicants, business and tourist visitors, from countries with high overstay rates or weak vetting systems. Travelers must enter and exit through selected U.S. airports and will lose the bond if they overstay.
The bond starts at $5,000 and is refundable if you leave on time. Countries affected have not yet been fully named, but nations like Haiti, Yemen, and Chad may be included.
