How Trump Admin Has Changed Green Card Enforcement for US Citizens' Spouses
Summary
The Trump administration has kept the process for spouses of U.S. citizens to get green cards but has increased the level of enforcement and careful checks. This has made the process slower and harder, especially for spouses from certain countries where visa issuance has been paused.Key Facts
- Marriage to a U.S. citizen is a common way for foreign spouses to get green cards.
- The Trump administration increased enforcement and scrutiny of these green card applications.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) says thorough screening is necessary for national safety.
- Some visa processes for spouses from 19 countries were fully suspended starting January 1.
- Partial visa suspensions delayed processing for spouses from additional countries.
- These harsher measures can separate families longer due to processing delays.
- Cases involving spouses from restricted countries or with prior immigration issues face higher chances of denial.
- Despite changes, the legal path to a green card through marriage remains in place.
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