Trump Administration Expands $15,000 Visa Bond Rule to 12 More Countries

The Trump administration expanded its visa bond requirement to include citizens of 12 additional countries, adding to the existing total of 50 countries subject to the $15,000 bond. This measure seeks to deter visa overstays by requiring a sizable financial guarantee from applicants. The expansion signals a continued intensification of visa enforcement policies, with potential further extensions depending on program outcomes and immigration trends.