The Trump administration is reviving an immigration rule requiring some business and tourist visa applicants to post bonds ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. This measure targets citizens of countries with high visa overstay rates and deficient security in documentation processes. Effective August 20, it will operate as a one-year pilot program. If the bond is paid, applicants will receive their money back upon lawful departure or naturalization, but failure to comply could lead to forfeiture to cover deportation costs.
The Trump administration is reviving a controversial immigration rule that will require some visa applicants to post a bond of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000 to enter the U.S.
The measure targets citizens of countries with high visa overstay rates and poor internal documentation processes, starting as a one-year pilot program from August 20.
Citizens from countries identified with high overstay rates may have to pay the bond, but it will be refunded upon lawful departure or naturalization.
If visa holders overstay, they risk losing the bond to cover potential deportation costs.
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