The US government has clarified that visa bonds may be paid by third parties, including friends, family members and business associates, whether they are based within or outside the applicant’s home country.
The name of the person listed as responsible for the bond on Form I-352 must match that of the person making the payment.
According to the US Department of State, applicants should only submit Form I-352 after being instructed to do so by a consular officer. They will then receive a direct payment link through Pay.gov.
Visa holders subject to the bond requirement must enter and exit the US through designated commercial airports or US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) preclearance locations. They may not travel through charter or general aviation facilities, or land or sea ports of entry.
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