The US “Federal Government Chronicle” issued an online announcement on July 31 saying that the US State Department will prolong the visa guarantee system for citizens of some countries, and citizens of 50 countries face security guarantees of up to 20,000 US dollars. The announcement said that this regulation applies to those applying for US B1 and B2 visas for business or travel purposes. Depending on the circumstances, consular officials may make payment of a security deposit a condition for issuing a visa. The new regulations will take effect on August 3 when they are officially published in the Federal Government Chronicle. Of the 50 countries that apply the system, 30 are in Africa.

The US “Federal Government Chronicle” issued an online announcement on July 31 saying that the US State Department will prolong the visa guarantee system for citizens of some countries, and citizens of 50 countries face security guarantees of up to 20,000 US dollars. The announcement said that this regulation applies to those applying for US B1 and B2 visas for business or travel purposes. Depending on the circumstances, consular officials may make payment of a security deposit a condition for issuing a visa. The new regulations will take effect on August 3 when they are officially published in the Federal Government Chronicle. Of the 50 countries that apply the system, 30 are in Africa.