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Breaking: US State Department Officially Launches $15,000 Visa Bond Pilot Program

Breaking: US State Department Officially Launches $15,000 Visa Bond Pilot Program

Breaking: US State Department Officially Launches $15,000 Visa Bond Pilot Program The U.S. State Department today officially initiated a new pilot program that could require some international tourists and business travelers to post bonds as high as $15,000 to enter the United States. The federal registry notice detailing the controversial visa bond program was published on August 5th, marking its official rollout. Under the 12-month pilot, these substantial bonds will be levied on visitors from countries identified with consistently high…

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State Department Slashes 1,350 Jobs in Sweeping Reorganization, Faces Backlash and Error Notices

State Department Slashes 1,350 Jobs in Sweeping Reorganization, Faces Backlash and Error Notices

State Department Slashes 1,350 Jobs in Sweeping Reorganization, Faces Backlash and Error Notices The State Department initiated its most significant reorganization in decades on Friday, laying off over 1,350 employees. The cuts, affecting 1,107 civil service and 246 Foreign Service personnel, led to immediate departures from department headquarters, with some employees carrying boxes and being met by applause from protestors. Adding to the chaotic scene, the department admitted that some employees erroneously received Reduction-in-Force (RIF) notices, later retracting them as…

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State Department Layoffs Imminent as Thousands Brace for Job Cuts

State Department Layoffs Imminent as Thousands Brace for Job Cuts

State Department Layoffs Imminent as Thousands Brace for Job Cuts U.S. diplomats in Washington are on edge as dismissal notices for State Department workforce reductions are expected to be issued as soon as today, Friday. This comes as part of a sweeping reorganization of the federal agency, which includes the dissolution or merging of over 300 bureaus and offices and an anticipated 15% reduction in employees. The restructuring, first announced by the Secretary in April and detailed in late May…

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