The US Department of State confirmed the introduction of a bond…
The US Department of State confirmed the introduction of a bond requirement for obtaining a visa for certain categories.
Consensus
- The U.S. Department of State has announced the introduction of a deposit requirement for some visa applicants.
- The deposit is intended to ensure that applicants are financially self-sufficient and will not rely on public benefits.
- The policy will initially apply to applicants from the Dominican Republic.
- The measure is being implemented to demonstrate financial responsibility among potential immigrants.
Points of divergence
- The deposit for tourist and business visas will be $20,000 starting August 3, with the requirement serving as a guarantee of non-immigrant status. — vedomosti
- The deposit for certain immigrant visa applicants may reach up to $250,000. — tg_tass_agency
Coverage (2 sources)
- The State Department confirmed the introduction of a deposit when obtaining a visa for a number of migrants — Ведомости
- US State Department confirmed introduction of collateral requirement for visa issuance for certain categories. This is necessary to ensure immigrants demonstrate... — ТАСС (Telegram)