Trump Administration Considers $100,000 Financial Bond Requirement for Some Permanent Residency Applicants

Trump Administration Considers $100,000 Financial Bond Requirement for Some Permanent Residency Applicants
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The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering a proposal that would require some applicants for permanent residency in the United States to provide a financial bond of up to $100,000, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The measure is part of broader efforts to tighten immigration procedures.

US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the proposal aims to ensure that immigrants are financially capable of supporting themselves and do not rely on public assistance programs or create additional costs for the government.

Pigott added that the State Department is coordinating with the Department of Homeland Security on measures designed to strengthen the immigration system and protect public funds from potential healthcare and social service expenses associated with new arrivals.

Under the proposal, the financial bond would apply to certain immigrant visa applicants processed through US consulates abroad. The amount could vary depending on individual cases, and the program could initially be tested on citizens of specific countries before any wider implementation.

Sources said the bond could be refunded after an immigrant obtains US citizenship, a process that typically takes at least five years. A relative of the applicant may also be allowed to submit the bond on their behalf. The funds would serve as a financial guarantee if a permanent resident is later found unable to support themselves after moving to the United States.

The proposal is part of a series of immigration measures being considered by the Trump administration, with a focus on strengthening controls and reducing the financial burden associated with accepting new immigrants.