India, Aug. 21 -- The United States has only now introduced the new visa bond pilot course of action, formally rolling out a program obliging certain short-term guests to leave a post-refundable bond as a prerequisite to acceptance. The project will cost 12 months and run until 5 August 2026 (started 20 August 2025), and seek to minimise bounced visa holders.

Foreigners who apply for the policy, the B-1B-2 visa, which is temporary business or tourism, will have to provide security of between $5000, $10,000 and $5000. The sum will depend on U.S. consular officials in avisa interview.

Before a visa can be issued, applicants must also complete Department of Homeland Security Form I-352, agreeing to the bond conditions, and submit payment t...