US says temporary visa holders should leave to apply for Green Cards
Summary
The Trump administration announced that foreign nationals on temporary visas must return to their home countries to apply for permanent residency (Green Cards) instead of applying from within the US. This policy aims to strictly follow immigration laws and prevent temporary visa holders from staying in the US while seeking permanent status.Key Facts
- The administration wants to close what it calls "loopholes" that let temporary visa holders stay and apply for Green Cards inside the US.
- Temporary visa holders generally must leave the US and apply for permanent residency from abroad.
- US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said adjusting status inside the US is a discretionary benefit, not an automatic right.
- Immigration officers will review each case individually, considering visa violations or fraud.
- Some visa types allow "dual intent," meaning holders can legally seek permanent residency while temporarily in the US, but this does not guarantee approval.
- Rights groups warn the policy could force some vulnerable migrants to return to dangerous situations during the application process.
- This guidance is part of President Trump's broader efforts to tighten immigration and reduce long-term residency paths.
- The administration has also shortened some visa durations and revoked over 100,000 visas since President Trump returned to office.
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