The Trump administration is considering requiring a $100,000 bond from certain
green-card applicants, sources said. The State Department is drafting the
proposal as part of efforts to limit immigration by those deemed unlikely to be
self-sufficient. The measure under discussion would target immigrant visa
applicants — those seeking permanent U.S. residency who would receive a green
card on arrival. Some State Department officials have proposed a $100,000
figure; others say the bond could vary case by case, higher or lower. Officials
are considering piloting the policy in a handful of countries to test
feasibility. The idea remains under discussion.
