Trump Administration considers instituting $100,000 bond for IV consular processing

According to reporting from the Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration is considering imposing a $100,000 bond on immigrant visa applicants who are applying for a green card from abroad. The report’s sources claim that the bond would act as a form of collateral. Immigrants would only receive the money back once they become U.S. citizens. If enacted, the policy would expand upon the $5000 to $15,000 bond imposed on tourists and business visitors from roughly 50 countries, most of which are in Africa. While no official action has been taken, the policy coincides with the Trump administration’s broader efforts to restrict immigrants of limited means from entering and staying in the United States. We will continue to monitor any updates regarding the requirement of bond payments for immigrant visa applicants.

Please see the Wall Street Journal’s report here for more information.