Pakistan, Aug. 5 -- The United States will soon require certain visa applicants to pay up to $15,000 as a refundable bond in an effort to discourage overstaying visas, officials announced Monday. This move is part of President Donald Trump's renewed crackdown on immigration.

The new policy, starting August 20, applies to B-1 and B-2 nonimmigrant visa holders from countries with high overstay rates. The bond amount will range from $5,000 to $15,000 and will be returned only if applicants follow all visa rules and leave on time.

Consular officers will have the authority to determine who must pay the bond. The rule targets applicants from countries deemed to have weak screening systems or a history of visa abuse. It also covers those grant...