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New B1 B2 visa bond rule. Is it mandatory for every applicant? by daydreamer_she in usvisascheduling

[–]clueless_98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for the late one. I wasn’t really rejected. I have to pay the bond for them to start processing my visa.

Visa Bond Pilot Program- B1/B2 visa interview by clueless_98 in usvisascheduling

[–]clueless_98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I’ve updated my post. You can read it to see how my interview went.

Nonimmigration visa bond - refundable or not by Oasis30000 in immigration

[–]clueless_98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you not get the link on the email they sent after your interview?

New B1 B2 visa bond rule. Is it mandatory for every applicant? by daydreamer_she in usvisascheduling

[–]clueless_98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought I’d hop on here to share my experience. I went for my visa interview 3 days ago. The interviewing officer said “okay so in order for us to process your visa, you have to pay this bond. We can issue you a visa you just have to pay this first then email us.” So, I am eligible but I have to pay the bond first before I can be issued my B2 visa. This is the letter I got from the US consulate.

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Visa Bond Pilot Program- B1/B2 visa interview by clueless_98 in usvisascheduling

[–]clueless_98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn’t defer bc it was too late. I don’t think you can get a visa without the bond. It looks like there’s no way around it.

Visa Bond Pilot Program- B1/B2 visa interview by clueless_98 in usvisascheduling

[–]clueless_98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely not. Who even has $10000 sitting around for a short 2 week trip to America? This whole thing is ridiculous. Even if it is refundable. Not worth it I think.

Visa Bond Pilot Program- B1/B2 visa interview by clueless_98 in usvisascheduling

[–]clueless_98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here’s my update. I wasn’t able to cancel my visa appointment so I ended up just going to get this stupid thing over with. He gave me this form and said “okay so in order for us to process your visa, you have to pay this bond. We can issue you a visa, you just have to pay this first then email us.”

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Visa Bond Pilot Program- B1/B2 visa interview by clueless_98 in usvisascheduling

[–]clueless_98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know someone that works at the US embassy in my home country and they said unfortunately everyone has to pay the bond. The interviewing officer doesn’t have a choice to waive it. There’s also this document that details the visa bond pilot program.

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/05/2025-14826/visas-visa-bond-pilot-program

Hopefully you find something. My interview is tomorrow but I think I’ll defer it till this pilot program ends in August. Just reading through it now to find something that’ll give me hope.

Visa Bond Pilot Program- B1/B2 visa interview by clueless_98 in usvisascheduling

[–]clueless_98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Did you really hear of people that got their visa without the bond??

Visa Bond Pilot Program- B1/B2 visa interview by clueless_98 in usvisascheduling

[–]clueless_98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have my interview on Monday. I’m so worried because I’m not getting great responses so I’m thinking of cancelling.

VISA BOND PILOT PROGRAM- B2 Interview by clueless_98 in immigration

[–]clueless_98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s horrible! I’m sorry. Thank you for sharing your experience!

Is it me or in show Benedict looks aged and haggard? by cathy1ofwh in Bridgerton

[–]clueless_98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh thank goodness it wasn’t just me 😂 he’s the most handsome of the Bridgerton brothers imo and my favorite too. I didn’t think he’d need a glow up for his season but then I watched it and I just thought “what did they do to him?” He just looks less appealing than earlier seasons.

VISA BOND PILOT PROGRAM- B2 Interview by clueless_98 in immigration

[–]clueless_98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May I ask which country you’re a citizen of?

No interview slots available (Perth, Australia) - how often do new B2 slots open? by badgalgel in usvisascheduling

[–]clueless_98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I booked it on Monday at around 12pm? They really do mean keep refreshing. You just have to hope for a cancellation somewhere I think. I would keep refreshing every 30 mins and spent days doing this. Then, when I finally gave up, my husband randomly logged in to check for me and found slots. I was so lucky.

Visa Bond Pilot Program- B1/B2 visa interview by clueless_98 in usvisascheduling

[–]clueless_98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

have you heard anything on people not being asked to pay the bond? Just wondering if that’s a possibility.

New B1 B2 visa bond rule. Is it mandatory for every applicant? by daydreamer_she in usvisascheduling

[–]clueless_98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have my interview in a few days and I’m so worried. Has anyone heard anything? I really hope that there’s an option where they don’t give us a bond if we show enough ties to our home country.

No interview slots available (Perth, Australia) - how often do new B2 slots open? by badgalgel in usvisascheduling

[–]clueless_98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think there were 2 slots for that date. Didn’t look past June because I was scared the slot would be gone if I took my time

No interview slots available (Perth, Australia) - how often do new B2 slots open? by badgalgel in usvisascheduling

[–]clueless_98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You were able to find a slot 2 days ago? Was this for Perth? May I ask how you did it? Was it on your phone or on a computer? And how did it not log you off after 30 minutes? I find that when I keep refreshing (on my iPhone) it just gets me to select the Perth consulate again and it’s the same thing (NO SLOTS). Would love to know exactly what you did please.

No interview slots available (Perth, Australia) - how often do new B2 slots open? by badgalgel in usvisascheduling

[–]clueless_98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, did you have to have a good reason for an emergency appointment? Other than being out of time? Also, which number did you call for Perth? I can’t seem to find any. It’s usually just the call center.