Media Alert: Administration Considering Up to $100,000 Bond Requirement for Certain Green Card Applicants

Key Point  

• According to media reports, the Trump administration is considering a proposal that could require certain green card applicants applying from abroad to post bonds of up to $100,000, though no formal policy has been announced.  

Bond Requirement for Certain Immigrant Visa Applicants 

According to exclusive reporting from The Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration is evaluating a proposal that could require certain green card applicants applying from outside the United States to post a bond of up to $100,000 before receiving an immigrant visa.  

The proposal reportedly aims to ensure that immigrants can support themselves financially and avoid becoming dependent on public assistance. 

Looking Ahead: Monitoring for Government Announcements  

At this time, government agencies have not formally announced the proposal, and immigrant visa processing requirements remain unchanged.

The reported proposal follows the administration’s recent expansion of visa bond programs for certain temporary visitors. 

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