American Visa Under Deposit: Wealth as Passport, Poverty as Border

The new requirement of a $20,000 deposit for obtaining an American visa is likely to exacerbate inequalities in access to international mobility, particularly for African populations. This measure, presented as a means to prevent overstays, raises questions about equal access to travel, as it favors the wealthy at the expense of modest citizens. For many, this amount represents several years of income, making international mobility increasingly inaccessible.