A new development in US visa policies is set to affect applicants from certain countries. The State Department has announced plans to make a program permanent, which requires applicants to pay a bond in order to secure a visa. This program primarily affects individuals from African countries.

The details of the program are being made permanent by the State Department. Further information on this development can be found through news sources such as FOX 7 Austin, for those looking to learn more about the permanent visa bond rule and its implications.