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U.S. Visa Bonds Skyrocket for 50 Nations | Charlotte News
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The State Department is turning a controversial visa bond program permanent, now requiring applicants from 50 mostly African countries to pay up to $20,000 for business or tourist visas — a steep hike from the previous $15,000 cap. Officials tout it as a success, citing a dramatic drop in overstays during the pilot, while critics slam it as an unfair financial barrier for low-income travelers and warn that nearly half of applicants skipped paying altogether, leading to a sharp decline in applications. The move aims to tighten control over who enters and stays within U.S. borders — but at what cost to global visitors?
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