DHS says most immigrants won’t need to leave US to obtain green card
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that most immigrants with pending green card applications will not need to leave the United States to complete their process. This follows earlier concerns that many would have to return to their home countries for approval under a new policy directive.Key Facts
- The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy directive affecting temporary visa holders and parolees applying for green cards.
- Initially, the directive suggested many applicants must leave the U.S. to finish their green card process abroad.
- DHS clarified that only some applicants who do not qualify may have to apply through the Department of State outside the U.S.
- The new policy will not stop any eligible person from obtaining a green card.
- Current green card holders will not be affected and can continue living and traveling freely in the U.S.
- The policy was described by USCIS as treating "adjustment of status" applications as an "extraordinary form of relief."
- Immigrant advocates and lawyers raised concerns about the impact on people with temporary work visas seeking permanent residency.
- The directive is part of President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts.
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