US to require up to $15,000 bond for some tourists | Migration News

The United States could require up to $15,000 bonds for some tourist and business visas under a pilot programme launching in two weeks.

The Department of State notice released on Monday said the effort aims to deter those who overstay their visas.

The 12-month pilot programme, which will begin on August 20, will target those seeking B-1 or B-2 visas from countries with high rates of overstays although the document does not identify the nations. In June, the US government announced the…