US Expands Visa Bond to 38 Countries; India Exempt from $15,000 Requirement

• US expands visa bond requirement to 38 countries, adding 25 nations to the existing list.
• B1/B2 visa applicants from these countries may need to post refundable bonds of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000.
• The policy, effective January 21, aims to deter visa overstays and strengthen compliance with US visa laws.
• India is not on the list, but other South Asian nations like Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan are included.
• This move is part of the Trump administration's broader immigration enforcement push.

Why It Matters: US expands visa bond requirement to 38 countries, but India is not affected by the $15,000 policy.