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US Expands Visa Bond Rule to 13 Countries, Mostly in Africa

The Trump administration has expanded a controversial US visa policy by adding seven more countries to a list requiring certain travellers to post a large refundable bond before entering the…

admin January 6, 2026

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US Introduces 12-Month Visa Bond Pilot for Travelers from The Gambia, Malawi, and Zambia

The United States has introduced a 12-month visa bond pilot program targeting nationals from The Gambia, Malawi, and Zambia — countries with high US visa overstay rates. Effective August 20,…

admin October 5, 2025

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US Warns: Visa Can Be Revoked for Breaking Laws

In a strong reminder to foreign nationals, the United States has reiterated that holding a visa is “a privilege, not a right” — and that violations of U.S. law, even…

admin June 20, 2025