Head of US travel association sounds alarm on potential expansion of visa bond program - The Economic Times

The US Travel Association expresses concern over the visa bond program's potential expansion. This program requires applicants from fifty countries to post refundable bonds. The State Department made this program permanent after a successful pilot phase. Visa issuances in pilot countries fell significantly, and overstays decreased. Industry leaders fear broader implementation will harm the US economy and travel sector.

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