The Trump administration is reportedly considering a $100,000 bond for green card applications, as it intensifies its immigration crackdown.
The move is part of an initiative to ensure immigrants are "financially self-sufficient" and "contribute to our society more than they take from it," reported The Hill quoted State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Thursday.
Pigott further explained that the administration is working with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to strengthen enforcement of U.S. laws, preserve the integrity of the immigration system, and shield public benefits programs from the costs associated with foreign nationals requiring expensive medical care or other services.
The State Department is exploring the use of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to require certain visa applicants deemed likely to become a public charge to post a bond, demonstrating they have adequate financial resources to support themselves, as per the official.
The proposed bond would represent a substantial increase over current immigration fees.
