US Introduces Tough Visa Screening on Fear Claims

  Fresh guidance from the United States Department of State has introduced stricter screening for visa applicants worldwide, effectively disqualifying individuals who express fear of returning to their home countries. The directive, now in force across US embassies and consulates, instructs consular officers to suspend visa interviews unless applicants explicitly confirm they have not suffered…

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US Expands Visa Bond Policy to 50 Nations

  The United States is intensifying efforts to curb visa overstays by expanding a controversial financial screening mechanism that requires foreign nationals from designated countries to post substantial refundable bonds before entering the country. The latest phase of the initiative, scheduled for implementation on April 2, 2026, will extend the requirement to a total of…

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