The Trump administration is weighing a proposal that could require some Green Card applicants applying through US consulates overseas to post a refundable bond of as much as $100,000, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The move is part of a broader push to tighten legal immigration and ensure new immigrants can support themselves financially.
Citing people familiar with the discussions, the WSJ reported that the US State Department is examining whether it can introduce the requirement using existing powers under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Officials are said to be considering a pilot programme in a handful of countries before deciding on a wider rollout.
Under the proposal, applicants covered by the programme would have to deposit the bond before receiving an immigrant visa. The amount would vary depending on the case and could be lower or higher than $100,000, the report said.
The report said that the money would likely be refunded only after the applicant becomes a US citizen, a process that typically takes at least five years. The bond would effectively act as a financial guarantee if a Green Card holder later relied on public assistance or failed to remain financially self-sufficient. Family members could also post the bond on behalf of applicants.
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