State Department adds 12 countries to visa bond requirement list
The U.S. State Department announced it is adding 12 countries to the list of nations whose citizens must post bonds of up to $15,000 for visa applications, bringing the total to 50 countries. The requirement takes effect April 2 and applies to B-1 and B-2 visas for business visitors and tourists. The State Department says 97% of nearly 1,000 people who have posted bonds under the program have not overstayed their visas.
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3 outlets covered it, splitting into 3 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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PBS NewsHour
U.S. to demand bonds of up to $15,000 for visa applications from 12 more countries
factual policy announcement
Al Jazeera
US to require up to $15,000 bond for visa applicants from 12 new countries
discriminatory immigration restriction
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- The Hill+24 min
- PBS NewsHour+30 min
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“U.S. to demand bonds of up to $15,000 for visa applications from 12 more countries”
“US demanding bonds from visa applicants in 12 more countries”
“US to require up to $15,000 bond for visa applicants from 12 new countries”
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The bond amounts are set at $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000.
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