The Financial Express

B1/B2 visa holders risk permanent ban for enrolling in US universities without proper authorization

B1/B2 visas are essentially visitor visas and do not allow foreigners to do anything other than what is stated in the visa conditions. International visitors to the US holding B1/B2 visas are ...
Business Today

US imposes $5,000–$15,000 visa bond on Bangladeshi B1/B2 applicants from Jan 21

From Wednesday, Bangladeshi applicants approved for US' B1/B2 business and tourist visas may be required to deposit a bond ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. Ahead of the rollout, the U.S. Embassy in ...
The Financial Express

Applicant denied B1/B2 visa despite travel to over 20 countries, says ‘I don’t see my…’

A marketing consultant shared his US visa refusal experience on Reddit after applying for a B1/B2 visa to attend a 3-day business and marketing conference in Las Vegas from 8–20 January 2026. The ...
Dhaka Tribune

Bangladeshis granted B1/B2 US visas to face up to $15,000 bond from Jan 21

Starting January 21, 2026, all Bangladeshi nationals approved for a B1/B2 (business and tourist) United States visa will be required to post a bond of up to $15,000. The US Embassy in Dhaka said on ...
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US to require Bangladeshis to pay visa bond of up to $15,000 for B1/B2 visas from January 21, 2026

The US Embassy in Dhaka has announced that from January 21, 2026, Bangladeshi citizens approved for B1/B2 (business and tourist) visas will be required to post a visa bond ranging from $5,000 to ...