The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is considering the possibility of introducing refundable security deposits of up to $100,000 for certain foreign nationals applying for immigrant visas and green cards through U.S. consulates abroad.
The proposal is being developed by the U.S. Department of State in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security. A final decision has not yet been made, and official regulations and a list of applicant categories have not been published. The amount of the bond under discussion may be determined on a case-by-case basis and could be either lower or higher than the estimated $100,000.
It is expected that the requirement will initially be tested on citizens of a limited number of countries. The bond could be posted either by the applicant themselves or by relatives or sponsors residing in the U.S.
According to The Wall Street Journal, the money is planned to be returned after the immigrant obtains U.S. citizenship. Naturalization is typically possible no earlier than five years after obtaining permanent resident status. Thus, a significant amount of money may remain frozen for several years.
The State Department stated that it is reviewing existing authorities that allow it to require financial guarantees from certain applicants. The stated goal of the initiative is to confirm that a prospective immigrant has the means to support themselves and will not become dependent on public assistance.
U.S. law allows for the denial of a visa to a foreign national whom a consular officer deems a potential recipient of public assistance. The assessment takes into account the applicant’s age, health, education, professional skills, financial resources, and family status.
Current federal regulations already provide for the possibility of issuing an immigrant visa after a bond is posted, provided that it eliminates the risk of the applicant being deemed a potential financial burden on the government. Such a bond may be released after naturalization, permanent departure from the United States, or the foreign national’s death, provided the conditions have not been violated.
The proposed mechanism should not be confused with the existing pilot bond program for B-1/B-2 tourist and business visas. Under this program, certain applicants from countries with high rates of visa violations may be required to post a refundable bond of up to $15,000.
The introduction of a $100,000 bond could significantly limit access to family-based immigration for applicants with low to moderate incomes. Immigrant visas are most commonly issued to spouses, parents, children, and other relatives of U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
For now, this is only a proposed initiative. Applicants are not required to post such a bond until an official decision is published and they receive a corresponding request from a U.S. consulate.
The number of Green Card contracts concluded in January-February 2026 decreased by 2.02% compared to the same months of 2025—to 187,500, according to the website of the Motor (Transport) Insurance Bureau of Ukraine (MTIBU).
At the same time, premiums written under such policies during these months also decreased by 5.11%—to 792.7 million UAH.
The amount of claims paid increased by 3.23% to €7.361 million, while the number of claims settled decreased by 4.98% to 2,099.
The MTIBU is the sole association of insurers providing mandatory civil liability insurance for owners of land vehicles against damage caused to third parties.
The “Green Card” is a system of insurance protection for victims of road traffic accidents, regardless of their country of residence or the country where the vehicle is registered. It covers 45 countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
According to a decision adopted by the General Assembly of the Council of the International Motor Insurance Bureau “Green Card” in Luxembourg in May 2004, Ukraine has been a full member of this system since January 1, 2005.
The number of Green Card contracts concluded in January 2026 decreased by 2.96% compared to January 2025, to 100,200, according to the website of the Motor (Transport) Insurance Bureau of Ukraine (MTIBU).
At the same time, insurance premiums accrued under such contracts in January also decreased by 7.29% to UAH 428.1 million.
The amount of compensation paid out on claims decreased by 12.59% to EUR 53.373 million, while the number of claims paid out decreased by 15.31% to 1,012 thousand.
The MTIBU is the only association of insurers that provide compulsory civil liability insurance for owners of land vehicles for damage caused to third parties.
The “Green Card” is a system of insurance protection for victims of road traffic accidents, regardless of their country of residence and the country of registration of the vehicle. It covers 45 countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
According to the decision adopted by the General Assembly of the Council of the International Motor Insurance System “Green Card” in Luxembourg in May 2004, Ukraine has been a full member of this system since January 1, 2005.
Insurance premiums accrued under international Green Card insurance agreements concluded by member companies of the Motor (Transport) Insurance Bureau of Ukraine (MTIBU) decreased by 3.9% in January-December 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, to UAH 5.042 billion.
According to the MTIBU website, the number of Green Card contracts concluded during this period decreased by 4.3% to 1.308 million.
At the same time, the amount of compensation paid on claims increased by 0.75% to EUR 46.125 million, while the number of claims paid decreased by 8.52% to 13,300.
The MTIBU is the only association of insurers providing compulsory civil liability insurance for owners of land vehicles for damage caused to third parties.
The Green Card is a system of insurance protection for victims of road traffic accidents, regardless of their country of residence and the country of registration of the vehicle. It covers 45 countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
According to a decision adopted by the General Assembly of the Council of the International Motor Insurance System “Green Card” in Luxembourg in May 2004, Ukraine has been a full member of this system since January 1, 2005.
Insurance premiums accrued under international Green Card insurance contracts concluded by member companies of the Motor (Transport) Insurance Bureau of Ukraine (MTIBU) in January-October 2025decreased by 3.74% compared to the same period in 2024, to UAH 4.620 billion. According to the MTIBU website, the number of Green Card contracts concluded during this period decreased by 4.52%, to 1.204 million.
At the same time, the amount of compensation paid on claims increased by 2.07% to EUR 42.629 million, while the number of claims paid decreased by 7.03% to 12.3 thousand.
The MTIBU is the only association of insurers providing compulsory civil liability insurance for owners of land vehicles for damage caused to third parties.
The Green Card is a system of insurance protection for victims of road traffic accidents, regardless of their country of residence and the country of registration of the vehicle. It is valid in 45 countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
According to the decision adopted by the General Assembly of the Council of the International Motor Insurance Bureau “Green Card” in Luxembourg in May 2004, Ukraine has been a full member of this system since January 1, 2005.
Insurance premiums accrued under international Green Card insurance agreements concluded by member companies of the Motor (Transport) Insurance Bureau of Ukraine (MTIBU) decreased by 3.08% in January-September 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, to UAH 4.139 billion. According to the MTIBU website, the number of Green Card contracts concluded during this period decreased by 4.51% to 1.081 million.
At the same time, the amount of compensation paid on claims increased by 4.43% to EUR 38.987 million, while the number of claims paid decreased by 4.01% to 11,300.
The MTIBU is the only association of insurers providing compulsory civil liability insurance for owners of land vehicles for damage caused to third parties.
The Green Card is a system of insurance protection for victims of road traffic accidents, regardless of their country of residence and the country of registration of the vehicle. It is valid in 45 countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
According to the decision adopted by the General Assembly of the Council of the International Motor Insurance System “Green Card” in Luxembourg in May 2004, Ukraine has been a full member of this system since January 1, 2005.
