The Trump Administration Moves to Reinstate Restrictions on Legal Immigration Proposed in First Term

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The Trump Administration Moves to Reinstate Restrictions on Legal Immigration Proposed in First Term

By: Aaron Reichlin-Melnick |americanimmigrationcouncil.org | Editorial credit: a katz / Shutterstock.com As we continue to see sweeping changes to immigration enforcement inside the United States, the Trump administration has also begun taking steps to restrict immigration to the United States. Over the past two weeks, the Trump administration announced that it was intending to bring back multiple […]

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

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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 […]