August 3, 2026 · Immigration, Detention & Civil Rights
Confirmed
State Department Makes Visa Bonds Permanent, Charging Visitors From Designated Countries Up to $20,000
The State Department published a final rule on Aug. 3, 2026 making permanent the visa bond program it launched as a 12-month pilot in August 2025 under Executive Order 14159. Effective immediately, consular officers may...