Trump Administration Considers $100,000 Deposit for Overseas Green Card Applicants

The Trump administration is exploring a significant new policy that would require some individuals applying for green cards from overseas to pay a $100,000 deposit. This move is part of a broader strategy to tighten regulations on legal immigration, particularly targeting those with limited financial means.

Sources indicate the U.S. State Department is drafting the proposal to ensure that immigrants can support themselves financially upon arrival in the United States. The deposit would reportedly be refundable after at least five years of U.S. residency, serving as collateral if the green card holder cannot become self-sufficient. The exact amount could vary and is subject to adjustment. Officials are considering a trial run in a few countries to assess the policy's feasibility.

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President Trump has made it clear that those who immigrate to the United States must be able to be economically self-sufficient.

A State Department spokesperson confirmed the administration's focus on self-sufficiency for immigrants, citing President Trump's directive. The department is examining its authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act to implement such a deposit requirement. Earlier this year, the U.S. temporarily suspended immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, impacting nations like Pakistan, Nigeria, and Brazil, to curb immigration from lower-income countries.

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The State Department is examining the authorities granted by the Immigration and Nationality Act to require certain visa applicants to pay a deposit to prove they have the funds to maintain themselves.