Bond for immigrant visa in the United States in the Dominican Republic

The United States Department of State has chosen the Dominican Republic as the first and currently only country to implement a pilot program requiring a financial bond from certain immigrant visa and permanent residency applicants. According to official spokespersons, the measure applies specifically to individuals deemed to be at risk of becoming a public charge.

Under this new initiative, the required bond for affected applicants will start at 100,000 US dollars and upwards. The policy marks a novel enforcement mechanism in US immigration screening within the region, targeting specific applicants identified during the residency and immigrant visa evaluation process.