Trump Administration Weighs $100,000 Green Card Bond Proposal for Some Overseas Applicants
The Trump administration is considering a proposal requiring some green card applicants at U.S. consulates abroad to submit a refundable bond of up to $100,000 as part of a pilot project.
Washington: The Trump administration is considering a new green card bond proposal aimed at curbing immigration to the United States. According to international media reports, some people applying for green cards through U.S. consulates abroad may be required to submit a bond of up to $100,000. The proposal is still under consideration, and the U.S. government has not yet announced full details or identified the countries where the pilot project would be introduced.
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Green Card Bond Proposal Under Consideration
According to media reports, the Trump administration is evaluating a proposal under which some applicants filing green card applications through U.S. consulates abroad would be required to deposit a bond of up to $100,000.
The proposal is still being reviewed, and complete details have not yet been disclosed.
Bond to Be Refunded After Green Card Issuance
Reports said the proposed bond amount would be refunded once the green card is issued.
Initially, the U.S. government is considering implementing the policy as a pilot project in selected countries.
However, U.S. officials have not specified which countries would be covered under the proposed rule.
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Impact on Green Card Applicants
The United States currently issues 1.40 lakh (140,000) employment-based green cards to foreign nationals every year.
These green cards are issued with a per-country limit of not more than 7%.
As the number of Indian applicants continues to rise, the backlog for employment-based green cards has increased significantly, with many applicants waiting for decades to receive permanent residency.
According to the reports, the proposed bond requirement could make the green card process more difficult for lower-income applicants.
No Final Decision Yet
The U.S. government is still considering the bond proposal, and the complete framework is expected to become clear only when the policy is finalized for implementation.
As of now, no official announcement has been made regarding the countries that would be included or the timeline for introducing the proposed rule.
The Trump administration is considering requiring some green card applicants at U.S. consulates abroad to submit a bond of up to $100,000 as part of a proposed pilot project. The bond would reportedly be refunded after the green card is issued. While the proposal remains under review, it could have a significant impact on applicants, particularly lower-income individuals and those already facing long waiting periods, including many Indians.
