US Visa Bond Program & Immigration Policies

The US visa bond program allows immigration officials to require certain visa applicants to post financial guarantees of up to $15,000 before entering the United States. JRL CHARTS tracks how this program affects international travelers, immigration enforcement and global mobility.

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18 03, 2026

US $15,000 Visa Bond Rule Sparks Fears for LGBTQ Travelers Seeking Safety in America

By Paul Goldberg|2026-03-18T14:19:23-07:00March 18th, 2026|Categories: LGBT News|Tags: LGBT International News, LGBTQ Asylum Seekers, LGBTQ Immigration Rights, Trump administration, Trump Immigration Policies, US State Department, US State Department Immigration Policy, US Visa Bond Program, Visa Restrictions Developing Nations|

By: Paul Goldberg – Senior Correspondent | LGBT International News WASHINGTON — (March 18, 2026) — A new immigration policy from the administration of Donald Trump requiring some foreign travelers to post visa bonds of up to $15,000 before entering the United States is drawing criticism from immigration attorneys and human-rights groups who warn the [...]