Radio Free Europe 11/23/2020
Washington announced on November 23 that it will launch a six-month trial program next month to force visitors from about two dozen countries to post thousands of dollars in bonds before they enter the United States.
The aim, first spelled out in a presidential memorandum 19 months ago, is to discourage travelers from countries with high rates of visa offenders from overstaying their business and tourism visas.
Its planned rollout by President Donald Trump's administration comes just weeks before Democrat Joe Biden is expected to be sworn in as the 46th U.S. president in January.
The program, which can require the posting of bonds of up to $15,000, does not apply to immigrant visas.
The State Department said the rule will take effect on December 24, less than a month before the inauguration of a new administration, and continue through most of June.
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