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The Trump administration is eyeing a radical new immigration policy: a $100,000 bond for green card applicants to prove financial self-sufficiency and avoid becoming a public charge. While officials frame it as restoring immigration integrity and ensuring immigrants contribute more than they take, critics warn it could block low-income applicants. This isn’t new — they’ve already tested a $15,000 bond for visa holders from Malawi and Zambia, which reportedly reduced overstays. Though past attempts like the H-1B fee failed in court, this green card bond could be a bold, high-stakes move — and it’s already stirring fierce debate.

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