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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Briane Nebria

Trump Immigration Policy: State Department Weighing $100,000 Upfront Green Card Fee

The Trump administration is considering forcing some green‑card applicants abroad to post bonds of around $100,000. (Credit: Donald Trump/Instagram)

Donald Trump's State Department is weighing a plan to require some would‑be immigrants applying for green cards at US consulates overseas to post bonds of around $100,000 upfront.

According to recent reports, this potential shift in US immigration policy marks a significant escalation in the administration's focus on ensuring that legal migrants can demonstrate absolute financial independence before entering the country.

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