U.S. Considers $100,000 Bond Requirement for Green Card Applicants

Sources from the U.S. State Department have revealed that the Trump administration is considering imposing a $100,000 bond on certain applicants seeking permanent residency in the United States, according to a report by the "Wall Street Journal."

State Department spokesperson Tommy Beigott stated that the proposal aims to ensure immigrants can financially support themselves and do not become burdens on public assistance programs.

Beigott said the administration is working in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security to implement measures to strengthen the immigration system and protect public funds from the costs associated with newcomers who might require expensive medical care or services.

According to the proposal under development by the State Department, the measure would apply to some visa applicants through U.S. consulates abroad. The bond amount could be adjusted on a case-by-case basis or piloted for citizens of specific countries before full implementation.

Sources told the publication that the bond may be refunded to immigrants after they obtain U.S. citizenship, a process that typically takes at least five years. Relatives may deposit the bond on behalf of the immigrant, and it would serve as a guarantee in case the green card holder proves unable to support themselves after moving to the United States.