US waives bonds of up to $15,000 for 2026 ticket holders from flagged countries
May 14 – The Trump administration has suspended a requirement that foreign visitors from countries that have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup pay bonds of up to $15,000 to enter the United States, provided they hold tickets for the tournament. The bond requirement was introduced last year by the State Department, targeting nationals from countries flagged as having high rates of visa overstays and broader security concerns, and forming part of the administration’s wider crackdown on immigration. Read more … The post US waives bonds of up to $15,000 for 2026 ticket holde