Green Card Applications Face Being Denied Over Trump Admin Rule Change
Summary
A new rule from the Trump administration allows U.S. immigration officials to deny green card and other immigration benefit applications months after filing if signatures are found to be missing or invalid. This change means that applicants could lose their place in line and have to start the process over, even after their application was initially accepted.Key Facts
- The rule was published on May 11 and will take effect on July 10.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can now deny applications later in the process due to invalid or missing signatures.
- Previously, applications with signature issues were rejected early and sent back to applicants for correction.
- A denial means the application is fully decided against, fees are kept, and applicants must start over without fixing errors.
- The rule applies to green cards, work permits, visa petitions, and other immigration benefits.
- The Department of Homeland Security says the rule aims to strengthen signature requirements and prevent fraud.
- Critics say the change could cause delays and legal problems for applicants, including losing legal status during the process.
- The Trump administration has made several changes making legal immigration pathways more difficult and costly.
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