Confusion and Worry After Trump Administration’s Abrupt Green Card Changes
The Trump administration has implemented a new rule regarding green card applications that has caused confusion among immigrants and their advocates. This rule requires applicants to be in their home country when applying for a green card, which has raised concerns about its implications. Many are seeking clarification on how this change will affect their immigration status and processes.
- ▪The new rule mandates that individuals must be in their native country to apply for a green card.
- ▪Immigrants and advocates are struggling to understand the implications of this abrupt change.
- ▪The Citizenship and Immigration Services agency is responsible for overseeing the citizenship system.
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| Original publisher | NYT > Top Stories |
| Canonical URL | https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/green-card-application-changes-trump.html |
| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 07:53:21 +0000 |
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