"US Government Moves to Make Visa Bond Program Permanent Amid Immigration Debate A draft notice published in the Federal Register on Friday suggests that a nearly year-long review has concluded that the visa bond program is successfully enforcing compliance with visa conditions. The program, which requires certain visa applicants to post a bond to ensure they comply with the terms of their visa, has been under review since its inception. The proposed move to make the program permanent is likely to spark debate among immigration advocates, who argue that the program unfairly targets vulnerable populations, while proponents see it as a necessary tool to prevent visa overstays. As the US government continues to grapple with immigration policy, the fate of the visa bond program hangs in the balance."
A draft notice published Friday in the Federal Register says a nearly year-long review "provided sufficient data" to suggest the bond program effectively enforces compliance with visa conditions, and would be made permanent.
