NewzThe United States is moving to make a temporary visa bond program permanent following a nearly year-long review. According to a draft notice published Friday in the Federal Register, the Department of State or relevant authorities determined that the program has provided sufficient data to demonstrate its effectiveness in enforcing compliance with visa conditions.
The permanent implementation of the visa bond requirements will predominantly affect travelers from African nations. The program, which began as a trial initiative, uses financial bonds as a mechanism to ensure visitors adhere to the terms and timeframes of their U.S. visas.
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