The U.S. State Department has announced that a new visa bond program will take effect starting Aug. 20. Certain visitors, including some Canadian permanent residents, may have to post a bond of up to US$15,000 in order to visit the U.S. The new policy is part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to crack down on illegal immigrants in the country, and it comes after the government introduced a US$250 visa integrity fee in June. Here’s what to know about the visa bond policy and who will be impacted by it.

Visitors are required to pay the bond when they apply for a visa, and that money is refunded once they return to their home country.{ai:summary}The U.S. State Department will implement a new visa bond program starting August 20, requiring certain visitors, including some Canadian permanent residents, to post a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the U.S. This initiative is part of efforts to reduce illegal immigration.The policy follows the introduction of a $250 visa integrity fee in June, further tightening immigration controls. Details on who will be affected by this new requirement are outlined in the announcement. #illegals

Some Canadian permanent residents will have to post a US$15K visa bond to enter U.S. Here's what to know

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