The US has permanently enacted its visa bond program as of August 2026, raising the bond limit to $20,000. This policy includes visa applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan.
On August 2, 2026, more than 5,400 US flights were delayed and 576 cancelled due to severe thunderstorms and a WestJet strike. Florida and Northeast airports experienced the most significant disruptions.
FAA delay programs affected 22 US airports on August 3, 2026, with 40 programs in total. Newark recorded the highest peak delay at 551 minutes amid thunderstorms.