<2>The US Visa Bond Pilot Program Now Applies to These 38 Countries
The US Visa Bond Pilot Program, introduced by the Trump administration, has been expanded to include citizens from 38 countries. This program requires individuals from these nations to post bonds of up to $15,000 in order to enter the United States.
The purpose of the visa bond pilot program is to deter individuals from these countries from overstaying their visas or engaging in other illicit activities while in the US. The program aims to ensure that visitors from these countries comply with the terms of their visas and depart the country as scheduled.
The 38 countries affected by the visa bond pilot program include: