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Visa Bond Program (B-1/B-2)

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  • 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)

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Executive final rule
Visas: Visa Bond Program
03-aug-2026 novelty 3 per-area 3 introduces

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