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US Weighs Visa Bonds Up to $250,000 for Some Applicants
The US Department of Homeland Security has reportedly begun a pilot programme requiring one-time bonds from certain immigrant visa applicants from the Dominican Republic. Hindustan Times, citing a Washington Beacon report, says…
The Story in Brief
The US Department of Homeland Security has reportedly begun a pilot programme requiring one-time bonds from certain immigrant visa applicants from the Dominican Republic. Hindustan Times, citing a Washington Beacon report, says the scheme may operate through US consulates across Caribbean nations. It targets applicants deemed ineligible on public charge grounds who could not post a bond with US Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Consulates are considering bonds of $100,000 or $250,000, according to the report. A State Department official said the measure draws on the Immigration and Nationality Act. The department has also finalised a separate scheme covering applicants from 50 countries, with B1/B2 visa bonds of up to $20,000. Eligibility and duration remain unclear.
The Indian Opinion
This is not evidence of a blanket bond for every immigrant, despite sweeping claims that may circulate. But six-figure payments could shut out applicants with limited means, even if the pilot applies to a narrow group. The account also rests partly on a Washington Beacon report, while US authorities have released few operational details. The key test is the final list of affected applicants and the bond amounts actually demanded.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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