The US has expanded its visa bond policy to 38 countries, effective by the end of January. Under this policy, citizens from these nations will be required to post a bond ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to enter the United States. The policy aims to ensure that visitors return to their home countries after their authorized stay expires. The expansion includes countries such as Brazil, China, India, and several African nations. The move is part of the Trump administration's efforts to tighten immigration rules and address concerns about visa overstays. Critics argue that the policy may discourage legitimate travel and disproportionately impact low-income individuals, but the government maintains that it is a necessary measure to enhance border security and immigration enforcement.
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The article discusses a phone call between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, where they pledged to strengthen their bilateral relationship. This comes as former US President…
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Read original at Bloomberg →The US has expanded its visa bond policy to 38 countries, effective by the end of January. Under this policy, citizens from these nations will be required to post a bond ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to enter the…
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The article discusses a phone call between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, where they pledged to strengthen their bilateral relationship. This comes as former US President Donald Trump's…
View source →In an op-ed published in the New York Times, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva criticized the United States' military intervention and attempted capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Lula described the incident as a…
View source →The US has expanded its visa bond policy to 38 countries, effective by the end of January. Under this policy, citizens from these nations will be required to post a bond ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to enter the United States. The policy…
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