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The Federal Register is the official daily publication where the U.S. government announces new regulations, proposed rules, and legal notices that affect everything from workplace standards to immigration procedures. For expats navigating American bureaucracy, it's an essential resource for tracking policy changes that might impact your visa status, employment rights, or business operations before they become final law.

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A couple with backpacks looks toward the Statue of Liberty and the New York City skyline while holding a U.S. passport and a visa application marked "Visa Bond Required," illustrating the new permanent US Visa Bond Program for certain B-1/B-2 visitor visa applicants.

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US Visa Bond Program Becomes Permanent: B-1/B-2 Rules, Bond Amounts, and Compliance Explained

The US Department of State's Visa Bond Program became permanent by final rule on 3 August 2026, requiring B-1/B-2 applicants from roughly 50 designated countries to post bonds of $10,000–$20,000. This guide breaks down bond tiers, compliance and breach rules, and flags an important gap between the official country-list page and the new rule.

2 weeks ago · 9 min read

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