According to some people involved in the discussions, applicants will only get their deposit back once they become US citizens.
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The US government is discussing a $100,000 deposit for green card applicants applying to US consulates abroad, the Wall Street Journal reported. The report cited people familiar with the plan. The US State Department is reportedly preparing the proposal as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to ensure that immigrants coming to the US are self-sufficient. According to people familiar with the matter, officials are considering piloting the concept in a small number of countries. According to some people involved in the discussions, applicants would only get their deposit back once they become US citizens. The process of obtaining US citizenship after a green card takes at least five years. Relatives of immigrants could also deposit the deposit on their behalf, the people said. State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said, "Trump has made it clear that those who want to immigrate to the United States must be financially independent."
The department is studying the possibility of requiring some visa applicants to post a bond, using existing powers under the Immigration and Nationality Act, Pigott said.
