We know what so far

The United States is launching a pilot program for which some intuitive travelers may need to pay up to $ 15,000 to access.

According to one of the 6 months of the program, the visitors from countries with some historically high visa overste rates are in the event. Unpublished temporary final rules Posted to the Federal Register on Tuesday.

The latest step is to tighten the laws of coming abroad to live forever in the United States. Travelers ban on citizens of 12 countries In June and A 250 “Visa integrity fee” announcement In July.

Here is what we know about the bond program based on the Federal Register Notice:

Who would have to pay?

This event is required for rest and professional travelers who need B -1 or B -2 Visa To enter the United States and those who come from countries:

• It has more visa overste rates,
• Where the screening and inspection information is considered insufficient or
• It offers citizenship through investment without residency requirements.

What countries are these?

The State Department of the United States will announce the list of countries in today.

Overseas rates will be based on the 2023 section of Homeland Security Entertainment/Exit Overty Report?? The report, published on August 5, 2024, includes Chad (50%), Laos (35%) and Haiti (31%) in countries with high overest rates.

However, the highest overstates are the countries, Mexico (approximately, 000, 000,3), Brazil (5,3), Colombia (, 000,3), Haiti (5,000,3), Venezuela (5,3) and Dominican Republic (5,3).

How many people will have to pay?

Not much.

During the pilot program, the state department hopes to post 5,3 people visa bonds, which are eligible to get an American visa and will get “uncertainty” around the number of people who pay.

How many bonds are there?

There are three layers of bonds: $ 5,000, $ 10,000 and, 000 15,000.

The amount of bonds is at the discretion of commercial officers subject to the guidelines. The amount based on the “personal situation” of passengers, including travelers, employment, income, skills and education.

Travelers who need to fill a visa bond will have to enter and release the United States through specific ports of the entry, which will be announced on the later date.

Why pilot program rather than a blanket rule?

According to the US State Department, the 12 -month pilot’s purpose is at least two times.

This is primarily the process of processing and discharging bonds, which the government has previously considered “heavy”. But these bonds will help visitors to find out if they force visitors to follow the terms of their visa.

The government’s notice also states that the pilot program is a “diplomatic tool” that foreign governments are intended to reduce the proportion of their citizens and improve their travel inspection and inspection process.

Remarkably, Pilot program provides more details $ 250 older than blankets “Visa integrity fees“Announced in July, when it will start, how it will be implemented, and with the process of posting the bonds and returns.

How many American visitors do more importance on their visa terms?

Only 1% -2% non -immigrant visitors crossed their visa Every year From 2016 to 2022, According to the US Congress Research Service.

However, 42% of the approximately 11 million people who live in the United States without authorization enter a valid visa, but never left, showing data.

In 2019, the Homeland Security Department has estimated that more than 320,000 people have crossed their visa, however it eventually includes passengers who left the country, according to the state department visa bond.

– CNBC’s Kaila Ling contributed to this story.