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Trump Expands Visa Rules, Requires Up to $15,000 Bonds

4/2/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump expands visa rules to require bonds of up to $15,000 for B-1 and B-2 visa applicants from 50 countries to curb visa overstays.
The policy builds on a pilot program and adds 12 newly included countries.
Consular officers will decide at visa interviews whether a bond is required.
Immigration lawyers and advocacy groups are monitoring for potential legal challenges or further expansions to the policy.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump expands visa rules to require bonds of up to $15,000 for B-1 and B-2 visa applicants from 50 countries to curb visa overstays.
The policy builds on a pilot program and adds 12 newly included countries.
Consular officers will decide at visa interviews whether a bond is required.
Immigration lawyers and advocacy groups are monitoring for potential legal challenges or further expansions to the policy.