Core Points - The U.S. Department of State is set to implement a "Visa Bond Pilot Program" requiring up to $15,000 in bonds for certain countries' applicants for business and tourist visas [1] - The program will be officially announced on August 5 and will take effect 15 days after the announcement [1] - Countries with high overstay rates or insufficient review information may be required to pay the visa bond [1] Summary by Category Visa Bond Details - The bond amounts are tiered at $5,000, $10,000, and $15,000 [1] - If a visa holder violates regulations after entering the U.S., the bond will be forfeited [1] Impact on Visa Applicants - The new requirement may deter some applicants from applying for U.S. visas due to the financial burden [1] - U.S. cities that rely on tourism may experience negative impacts as a result of this policy [1] Context of Policy Changes - The Trump administration has intensified scrutiny of visa applicants and restricted entry for citizens from several countries [1] - On June 4, the White House announced a comprehensive entry ban for citizens from 12 countries, citing "national security" [1]
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