Trump administration to force foreigners in the U.S. to apply for a green card abroad
The Trump administration has announced a significant policy change requiring foreigners in the U.S. to apply for green cards from their home countries. This decision has raised concerns among immigration advocates and legal experts, who argue it could lead to family separations and complicate the immigration process. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services stated that only individuals with extraordinary circumstances may be exempt from this requirement.
- ▪Foreigners in the U.S. must leave to apply for green cards in their home countries.
- ▪The change affects various groups, including those married to U.S. citizens and refugees.
- ▪Experts warn this policy could lead to indefinite family separations and confusion over application processes.
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Immigration Trump administration to force foreigners in the U.S. to apply for a green card abroad May 23, 20261:11 AM ET By The Associated Press An information packet and an American flag are placed on a chair at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Miami Field Office on Aug. 17, 2018, in Miami. Wilfredo Lee/AP hide caption toggle caption Wilfredo Lee/AP WASHINGTON — Foreigners in the U.S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surprise change to a longstanding policy that sowed confusion and concern among aid groups, immigration lawyers and immigrants.
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