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Original Date Announced
August 5, 2025The Department of State (DOS) issued a temporary final rule to launch a 12-month visa-bond pilot program until August 5, 2026. Certain B-1/B-2 business or tourism visa applicants will post a financial bond of up to $15,000, as well as visitors from countries with high visa-overstay rates, inadequate screening or problems with vetting information, and persons who acquired citizenship through a Citizenship by Investment program without fulfilling a residency requirement. The decision to impose a bond up to $15,000 will be made at consular officers' discretion.
Trump 2.0 [ID #1905]
2025.08.05: RIN: 1400-AG01 - Visa Bond Pilot Program - Temporary Final RuleCurrent Status
NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: ProposedTrump Administration Action: RuleSubject Matter: Non-Immigrant Visas: Visitor Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedAgencies Affected: Bureau of Consular Affairs DOSAssociated or Derivative Policies
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