The United States is weighing a proposal to require a $100,000 bond for certain green card applicants when processing applications from abroad, according to reporting referenced by multiple outlets. The measure is intended to address concerns related to immigration compliance during the period leading up to lawful permanent residence, including reducing the risk that individuals do not follow through with required steps.
While details of the exact eligibility criteria are not fully specified in the provided excerpts, the reporting indicates the bond would apply to a subset of applicants outside the U.S., with a financial guarantee that the government can draw on if conditions tied to the immigration process are not met. The coverage also points to implications for applicants from India in particular, as Indian nationals are among those who may be affected depending on how the rule is finalized and who is determined to fall within the targeted category.
As of the latest reports, the policy is described as under consideration rather than finalized, and the final structure—such as which categories qualify, how the bond is posted, and when payment would be required—depends on the outcome of the government’s review process.
