Want to Visit America? You May Need a $20,000 Visa Bond Under New U.S. Rules For decades, getting a U.S. visa meant proving who you are. Now, for some travelers, it may also mean proving what you can afford. Imagine planning the trip of a lifetime. You save money for years. You collect bank statements, employment records, hotel reservations and flight plans. You pay the visa application fee, schedule your interview and arrive at the U.S. embassy believing you've done everythi