US introduces $250,000 visa bonds for select immigrant applicants
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Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- punchng.com16:40first to report
The US has launched a pilot program requiring some immigrant visa applicants to post bonds up to $250,000. Learn how these new US visa bonds affect eligibi
Thu, 13 August 2026
1 report- livemint.com20:16
The US Department of State this month made permanent a visa bond programme that was initially introduced as a pilot in August 2025.
Sat, 22 August 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)22:12
Travellers in several Pacific countries will now need to pay a bond of up to $27,000 to travel to the US as that government cracks down on overstayers.
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post03:59
The latest US visa restrictions on citizens of African countries are facing increasing criticism that they are not only punitive but also likely to backfire by driving those nations closer to China. Since August 1, visa services have been suspended in 25 African cities, forcing applicants to travel to other approved locations, sometimes in another country. Travellers from 30 African nations must also post a US$20,000 bond, which is refundable if they depart on time. Separately, 26 countries...
Tue, 15 September 2026
1 report- naija247news.com04:00
LAGOS, September 14 (Naija247news) — U.S. visa issuance to Nigerians fell by more than 50 percent between 2022 and 2025, reaching a four-year low as tighter