Texas Border Business
Texas Border Business
The U.S. Department of State is preparing to implement a 12-month visa bond pilot program that would require some foreign nationals applying for business (B-1) or tourist (B-2) visas to post refundable bonds of up to $15,000. This policy is aimed at discouraging visa overstays and improving compliance with immigration laws.
The program, set to launch in August 2025, will apply to select applicants from countries identified as having high overstay rates or insufficient vetting standards. These countries may also include those offering citizenship-by-investment programs that do not require residency. Affected nations will be…



