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US Consulates May Seek Up to $250,000 From Some Visa Applicants
US Consulates May Seek Up to $250,000 From Some Visa Applicants
The Story in Brief
The US Department of Homeland Security has reportedly started a pilot programme requiring one-time bonds from some immigrant visa applicants from the Dominican Republic. The programme may operate through consular offices in Caribbean nations. It targets applicants deemed ineligible on public charge grounds who could not post a bond with US Citizenship and Immigration Services.
US consulates are reportedly considering bonds of $100,000 or $250,000. A State Department official said the measure relies on the Immigration and Nationality Act. A separate programme for applicants from 50 countries may require B1/B2 visa bonds of up to $20,000. Eligibility and duration remain unclear.
The Indian Opinion
The reported measure appears narrower than claims of a blanket bond requirement for all immigrants. Yet sums reaching six figures could exclude applicants with limited resources. The account relies partly on a Washington Beacon report cited by Hindustan Times, while official details remain limited. Strong conclusions, whether praising or condemning the policy, should wait for clearer US guidance and evidence of implementation.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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