DOS Updates List of Countries Subject to Visa Bonds to Include Increases in Bond Amounts

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DOS updated its webpage on countries subject to visa bonds. The countries are unchanged. Bonds increased to $10,000, $15,000, 0r $20,000, reflecting the final rule. DOS also removed the section on the FIFA World Cup exception, added a section on third-party payment, and edited sections on visa bond breach and compliance.

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DOS Updates List of Countries Subject to Visa Bonds to Include Increases in Bond Amounts

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