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The State Department published a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) in the Federal Register announcing the launch of a 12-month visa bond pilot program for certain foreign nationals applying for B1/B2 visas effective Aug. 20, 2025, until Aug. 5, 2026.
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Additional Information: More details on required ports of entry, visa bond compliance and visa bond breach can be found here. The pilot program requiring bonds is intended to serve as a financial guarantee to encourage compliance with visa terms, particularly timely departure from the U.S. The pilot program will assess the effectiveness of financial deterrents in reducing visa overstays.
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