TSA Bans New Items in Checked Bags: What Travelers Need to Know

TSA Bans New Items in Checked Bags: What Travelers Need to Know

By: Staff Writer When it comes to air travel, following Transportation Security Administration (TSA) rules is essential—not just to breeze through security checkpoints, but also to keep fellow passengers and flight crews safe. Recently, TSA eliminated its long-standing shoes-off rule at airport checkpoints, but the familiar 3.4-ounce liquid rule remains firmly in place. Now, the […]

New U.S. Pilot Program May Require Tourists and Business Visitors to Post a Visa Bond of $5,000–$15,000

New U.S. Pilot Program May Require Tourists and Business Visitors to Post a Visa Bond of $5,000–$15,000

By: Mary Campbell The U.S. Department of State has instituted a 12-month pilot program effective August 20, 2025, and running through August 5, 2026, aimed at reducing visa overstays by requiring certain B‑1/B‑2 visa applicants to post a refundable bond ranging from $5,000 to $15,000, at the discretion of the consular officer. Scope and Applicability This pilot applies exclusively […]

The Process for Extending a Stay in the U.S. on a Visitor Visa

The Process for Extending a Stay in the U.S. on a Visitor Visa

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Visitors to the United States on a temporary visitor visa, such as the B-2 visa for tourism, are generally admitted for a specified period, typically up to six months. However, circumstances such as an extended vacation or an unexpected emergency may necessitate a longer stay. If a visitor wishes to stay […]