Visa Bond Program (B-1/B-2)
Current understanding
To be populated as evidence accumulates.
Evidence log
- 2026-08-03 — Visas: Visa Bond Program: State Department finalizing permanent visa bond program allowing consular officers to require B-1/B-2 applicants to post bonds up to $20,000 to ensure status maintenance and timely departure, converting a prior 12-month pilot into a standing enforcement tool. (novelty: 3)