State Department’s Proposed Visa Bond: A Burden Undermining America’s Sovereignty and Security

In a move that raises serious questions about fairness and effectiveness, the U.S. State Department has proposed a pilot program requiring applicants from select countries to post bonds of up to $15,000 before they can enter America on tourist or business visas. Ostensibly aimed at curbing visa overstays and ensuring compliance, this measure risks turning lawful travel into an unaffordable hurdle for many—and undermines core principles of national sovereignty and economic liberty. Is Penalizing Lawful Visitors the Right Answer? Under the new plan, individuals from nations identified with “high visa overstay rates” or weak documentation controls could be required to...