US expands visa bond to 50 countries, targets overstays with $15,000
The US has announced the expansion of its visa bond program to 50 countries in an effort to reduce visa overstays, requiring foreign nationals to post a $15,000 bond when applying for certain visas.
From April 2: Nicaraguans will have to pay a bond to obtain a U.S. visa.
Starting April 2, Nicaraguans will be required to pay a bond of up to $15,000 to apply for U.S. tourist and business visas to deter overstays.
Visa overstays by Nigerians could hurt others’ chances — US
The US has warned that visa overstays by Nigerian travelers may adversely affect the chances of other Nigerians seeking US visas.