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Aug 5, 2026

Trump Administration Requires Bonds Up to $250,000 for Certain Immigrant Visa Applicants

The Trump administration has launched a program requiring prospective immigrants from certain countries, starting with the Dominican Republic, to post refundable bonds ranging from $100,000 to $250,000 to obtain U.S. visas. The initiative aims to ensure immigrants can support themselves without relying on taxpayer-funded public benefits.

Aug 5, 2026·7 sources

Aug 2, 2026

Venezuela and Dominican Republic agree to restore diplomatic relations after a two-year break

Venezuela and the Dominican Republic announced an agreement to begin gradual normalization of diplomatic and consular relations, which were severed in 2024 after the Dominican Republic refused to recognize Nicolás Maduro's contested reelection. The countries will develop a roadmap for restoring ties.

Aug 2, 2026·9 sources

Jun 19, 2026

Fire at Dominican Republic luxury resort kills Italian tourist, forces evacuation of nearly 1,700 people

A massive fire almost completely destroyed the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic on June 19, 2026, killing one Italian tourist and forcing the evacuation of approximately 1,700 guests from the Caribbean coastal resort.

Jun 19, 2026·4 sources

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▪The pilot program allows consular officers to require refundable bonds ranging from $100,000 to $250,000 for certain immigrant visa applicants.
▪The Trump administration made permanent a separate visa bond program requiring temporary B-1 and B-2 visa applicants from 50 countries to post bonds up to $20,000.
▪The pilot program targets prospective immigrants who were initially found ineligible for a U.S. visa on public charge grounds under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

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