The US may implement a pilot program requiring $15,000 visa deposits from nationals of certain countries with high overstay rates or deficient vetting information. The State Department notice doesn't specify which countries are included. This measure, part of the Trump administration's efforts to curb illegal immigration, applies to B-1/B-2 visas. The program aims to address visa overstays and insufficient screening data, potentially affecting those who obtained citizenship through investment programs without residency requirements.

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