Politics · World
US Makes Visa Bond Program Permanent for Travelers from 50 Countries
The United States has made its visa bond program permanent, affecting travelers from approximately 50 countries. The program allows for bonds of up to $20,000 to be imposed on visa applicants. The Federal Register notice specifically applies to B-1 (business) and B-2 (tourism) visas. Countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan are mentioned as being affected by this policy.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 4 · Right 1 n = 5
- Centre (4): Hindustan Times, NDTV, The Indian Express, The Times of India
- Right (1): Firstpost
- International (1): Reuters