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US makes visa bond program permanent for 50 countries

The US visa bond program became permanent on August 3, 2026, allowing consular officers to require $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 bonds from certain B1/B2 applicants. The rule covers 50 countries, targets overstays and does not currently include Indian nationals. The U.S. State Department made its visa bond program permanent on Monday, August 3, 2026, allowing consular officers to require certain B-1, B-2 or combined B-1/B-2

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03 Aug 2026 10:14 AM

US makes visa bond program permanent for 50 countries

The US visa bond program became permanent on August 3, 2026, allowing consular officers to require $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 bonds from certain B1/B2 applicants. The rule covers 50 countries, targets overstays and does not currently include Indian nationals. The U.S. State Department made its visa bond program permanent on Monday, August 3, 2026, allowing consular officers to require certain B-1, B-2 or combined B-1/B-2

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US makes visa bond program permanent for 50 countries

US makes visa bond program permanent for 50 countries

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