Visa Bond Program made permanent across all operating nations, including Georgia; do not pay in advance - US Embassy
The Visa Bond Program has been made permanent in all operating countries, including Georgia, according to a statement by the US Embassy in Georgia.
According to the Embassy, all applicants holding Georgian citizenship who are approved for a B1/B2 visa must pay a bond amounting to $10,000, $15,000, or $20,000.
“Do not pay the bond in advance. During the interview, the consular officer will provide instructions regarding the bond payment. Please remember: the official source for visa applications is the United States Government. Any information not disseminated by official US Government sources requires verification,” the statement reads.
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No injuries reported in Rustaveli Avenue incident, site works continue uninterrupted - GWP
06.08.2026.22:41
Georgian Water and Power (GWP) has released a statement regarding an incident that occurred within the water supply network rehabilitation area on Rustaveli Avenue.
According to the statement, a severe breach of occupational health and safety standards and contractual terms was identified, as a young child was present inside the tipper truck involved.
“During rehabilitation works on the water supply network on Rustaveli Avenue, a tipper truck belonging to a GWP contractor company drove near the edge of a trench, causing the soil to collapse and the vehicle to slide. While attempting to free the vehicle, the truck overturned, causing further damage to the trench.
No injuries resulted from the incident. Work at the site continues without interruption as normal.
Georgian Water and Power stresses that a gross violation of occupational safety regulations and contractual obligations was uncovered: a young child was inside the tipper truck.
Relevant GWP departments are investigating the event on-site to establish the exact circumstances. Immediately upon completion of the inquiry, the company will take legal measures against the contractor organisation as stipulated by contract and governing law,” the GWP statement reads.