visa overstay

  • New U.S. Visa Bond Program Starts August 20: Malawi and Zambia First to Face $15,000 Refundable Bond Requirement

    In a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the launch of its Visa Bond Program, set to begin on August 20, 2025. Under the new initiative, certain B-1/B-2 visa applicants—primarily tourists and short-term business travelers—from countries with high rates of visa overstays may now be required to…

  • Jamaican Man Working as Police Officer in Maine Arrested by ICE

    A Jamaican national employed as a reserve police officer in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following allegations that he overstayed his visa and attempted to purchase a firearm for use in his law enforcement role. The man, identified as John Luke Evans, entered the United States…