Latest B1 Visa News & Updates

Washington, March 18 (IANS) The US is expanding its visa bond programme to cover 50 countries from April 2, requiring foreign nationals seeking B1 and B2 visas for business and tourism to post a $15,000 bond, the State Department said Wednesday. The bond will be returned to visa holders who comply with the terms of their stay and leave the US on time, or if they do not travel.The move is aimed at curbing illegal overstays, which U.S. authorities say have been significantly reduced under the prog…