1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Timely Departure Act . 2. Visa overstay bonds and penalties (a) Definitions In this Act: (1) In general A term used in this section that is used in the immigration laws shall have the meaning given such term in the immigration laws. (2) Immigration laws The term immigration laws has the meaning given such term under section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) ). (b) Nonimmigrant bonds (1) Admission contingent on posting of bond (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), an alien seeking admission to the United States as a nonimmigrant shall pay a bond or cash payment in an amount not less than $5,000 and not more than $15,000 to help ensure that the alien departs the United States before the date on which his or her period of stay authorized by the Secretary of Homeland Security in connection with such status expires. (B) Nonapplicability to certain aliens Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to any alien who— (i) is present in the United States pursuant to a nonimmigrant visa issued under subparagraph (A), (C), (G), (P)(i), (T), or (U) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15) )