The Trump administration is considering a new requirement that would ask some applicants for US immigrant visas—potentially those seeking green cards while abroad—to post a refundable bond, according to a report cited by NDTV. The proposal, described as part of broader efforts to impose tougher financial self-sufficiency rules, would require a deposit that could be returned to qualifying applicants, the report said.
NDTV notes that the idea is attributed to the Wall Street Journal, which reports that the bond amount being discussed is $100,000. The proposal would not necessarily apply to all visa applicants, but could target “select” immigrant visa cases as the administration reviews eligibility and safeguards tied to applicants’ ability to support themselves financially.
The coverage indicates the policy is still under consideration and is linked to ongoing policy deliberations rather than a finalized rule. No additional details on which categories of applicants would be eligible for the bond requirement, how it would be administered, or when it could take effect are provided in the available summaries.
