The DOS published a temporary final rule amending the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services to establish a new fee for expedited nonimmigrant visa interview appointments.
How the Expansion of the B Visa Bond Pilot Program May Impact Some Foreign Nationals
The U.S. Department of State has expanded its visa bond pilot program for B1/B2 visitor visas, affecting nationals from dozens of countries around the world.
US Expands Visa Bond Pilot Program to Include the Gambia
The Department of State (DOS) has expanded the visa bond pilot program under Section 221(g)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to include The Gambia, effective Oct. 11, 2025. This follows the recent designation of Zambia and Malawi on Aug. 20, 2025. Nationals of these three countries who are otherwise eligible for a B-1/B-2
CBP Implements EVUS Enrollment for Chinese National 10-Year B-1/B-2 Visa Holders
On Nov. 29, 2016, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) implemented a requirement for all Chinese passport holders who carry a maximum validity (10-year) B1 (visitor for business) and/or B2 (visitor for pleasure) visa to have a valid Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) enrollment before traveling to the United States.
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