Looking Ahead
The pilot program is explicitly limited to one year, but analysts note that such “temporary” measures often serve as policy test runs that, if deemed effective, can become permanent. For now, all eyes will be on the State Department’s eventual list of targeted countries and the real-world impact on travel, commerce, and diplomatic relations.
If implemented as outlined, the $15,000 ceiling on visa bonds would represent one of the most substantial upfront financial requirements for temporary entry into the United States in modern history.
