A visa program that requires a cash deposit will now last indefinitely

The US State Department fixed an error in a temporary rule for a visa program. The program, which requires some visa applicants to post a bond, was set to expire in 2026 but will now continue without a set end date.

The US government can now require certain visa applicants to put up a cash deposit, and this power will not expire. This means the State Department can use these bonds as a long-term tool to ensure compliance with visa terms. It shifts some financial risk from the government to individual applicants.