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Overstays from the targeted countries are down, but so is demand for tourist visas.
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The United States' visa bond program is set to become a permanent fixture, with tourists from select countries required to temporarily hand over up to $20,000 to obtain a visa.
The rule finalizes a year-long pilot program targeting countries deemed at-risk for visa misuse and overstays. The final rule is set to publish on August 3 on the Federal Register’s website and go into effect the same day.
The program targets applications for temporary B1/B2 visas designed for business travelers and tourists.
Travelers can have the bond amount refunded as long as they comply with its terms and conditions. Compliance will require arrival and departure by commercial air; land or sea ports o
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