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world22 days ago•15 min saved

US waives steep visa bonds for select World Cup ticket holders

The State Department says it will waive visa bond requirements of up to $15,000 for qualified World Cup fans who hold tickets and opt into the FIFA Pass system for expedited visa appointments, a relief limited to five countries involved in this year’s World Cup as ordinary fans without exemptions continue to face visa hurdles amid broader U.S. immigration crackdowns and travel concerns ahead of the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

via AP News|

#fifa-pass #immigration-policy #travel-advisory

world2 months ago•3 min saved

US expands visa bond requirement to 12 more countries, up to $15,000

The State Department is adding 12 more countries to the US visa bond program, requiring applicants to post up to $15,000 as a condition for visa issuance. The bonds are refunded if the visa is denied or if granted, the holder complies with visa terms. With this expansion, 50 countries will be subject to the requirement, part of a broader effort to curb overstays and illegal migration; the program has shown high post-bond compliance among recipients.

via PBS|

#immigration-policy #state-department #us-visas

immigration10 months ago•3 min saved

U.S. to Mandate Up to $15,000 Visa Bonds for Some Travelers

The U.S. is launching a 12-month pilot program starting August 20, 2025, requiring some travelers from high overstay rate countries to pay bonds up to $15,000 to enter, aiming to improve visa compliance and encourage foreign governments to reduce overstays.

via CNBC|

#immigration #immigration-enforcement #overstay-rates

politics10 months ago•6 min saved

U.S. to Impose Up to $15,000 Bond on Certain Visa Applicants

The U.S. State Department plans to implement a 12-month pilot program requiring certain foreign nationals from high-overstay countries seeking business or tourism visas to post bonds up to $15,000, aiming to address visa overstays and enhance security, but critics warn it could harm international travel and the U.S. tourism industry.

via CBS News|

#immigration-policy #politics #state-department