The Trump administration has broadened a U.S. visa policy, effective January 1, that mandates financial bonds from applicants in an expanded list of countries. This update added 7 nations, increasing the total number of affected countries to 13, of which 11 are located in Africa. Under this regulation, visa applicants from the specified countries may be required to post a bond ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. This change was reflected in a notice on the travel.state.gov website. Concurrently, other visa measures include compulsory in-person interviews for all visa applicants and demands for comprehensive disclosures of social media use and detailed travel histories for both applicants and their family members. These expanded requirements have initiated discussions regarding their potential financial implications for applicants.
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/more-countries-face-15000-us-visa-bonds-requirements-trump-admin-adds-7-more-countries-full-list-here/articleshow/126366270.cms