Department of State to introduce a program mandating some foreign nationals applying for business or tourism visas to pay a refundable bond

New US Visa Program to Require Bonds from Certain Travelers The US Department of State is set to introduce a pilot program for nearly a year, beginning August 20, 2025. Under this initiative, applicants for specific B-1/B-2 tourist and business visas may need to submit refundable bonds, which could be $5,000, $10,000, or even $15,000. […]
Refundable Tax Credits Are Simply Aid

On Thursday’s episode of “Mornings with Maria” on FBN, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) discussed how illegal immigrants might exploit refundable tax credits. He referred to these credits as “welfare,” indicating that they can be accessed by illegal immigrants if their children are born in the U.S. “Refundable tax credits are essentially welfare,” Paul stated. “The […]