{"id":739,"date":"2026-04-18T17:13:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T17:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livingarcade.net\/?p=739"},"modified":"2026-04-21T18:18:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T18:18:43","slug":"us-visa-rule-changes-bangladeshi-nationals-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livingarcade.net\/bng\/us-visa-rule-changes-bangladeshi-nationals-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Changes to U.S. Visa Rules for Bangladeshis in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Bond Payment Up to $15,000<\/strong><br>Since January 21, 2026, people from Bangladesh who apply for a B1 or B2 visa (visitor visa) may have to pay a bond of up to $15,000. The consular officer will tell you at your interview if you need to pay this and how much. Do not use any outside website or agent to pay this only follow what the officer tells you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Visa Fees Have Gone Up<\/strong><br>A new $250 &#8220;Visa Integrity and Border Security Fee&#8221; has been added on top of the regular $185 MRV fee. This means many visa applicants are now paying more money than before. Make sure you check the current total fee before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Immigrant Visa Now Takes Two Days<\/strong><br>Starting March 1, 2026, the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka changed how it processes certain family-based immigrant visas including IR-1, IR-2, IR-5, CR-1, and CR-2. These applicants must now attend two separate visits. Before your first visit, upload all your documents to your CEAC account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No More Interview Waivers (For Most People)<\/strong><br>In the past, some people could renew their visa without going to an interview. That option is now removed for most visa types. Almost everyone must now attend an in-person interview at the embassy or consulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quick reminders<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your planned travel date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The U.S. Embassy does not work with any private visa agents avoid scams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your allowed stay in the USA is shown on your I-94 form, not your visa stamp<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are from Bangladesh and planning to visit the USA or helping family members apply for a U.S. visa you need to know about these important new rules. Starting 2026, there is a new bond payment, higher fees, and new interview requirements. 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