The U.S. government announced that it will make the visa bond program permanent. A draft notice published in the Federal Register on August 1, 2026, indicates that a review lasting nearly a year provided sufficient data to suggest that the program effectively enforces compliance with visa conditions.
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U.S. to Make Visa Bond Program Permanent Following Review
The U.S. government plans to make the visa bond program permanent, as indicated by a draft notice in the Federal Register. The decision follows a nearly year-long review that found the program effective in enforcing compliance with visa conditions.
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U.S. will make visa bond program permanent, affecting mostly African countries
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U.S. to Make Visa Bond Program Permanent Following Review