Beginning August 20, the Trump administration will roll out a new visa bond pilot program requiring applicants from certain countries to pay a minimum of $5,000 as a refundable bond before being issued a U.S. visa
According to a notice set for publication in the U.S. Federal Register, consular officers may impose bonds of up to $15,000 on select applicants. The bond will be returned if the visa holder complies with all terms, including leaving the country before their visa expires. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the bond.
The 12-month pilot targets B-1 (business) and B-2 (tourist) visa applicants from countries flagged by the 2023 Department of Homeland Security report as having high visa overstay rates. It will also apply to applicants from countries with “deficient screening and vetting systems,” as well as to individuals granted citizenship without fulfilling residency requirements.
A U.S. State Department spokesperson described the initiative as part of the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to enforce immigration laws and strengthen national security.
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