Green Card Rule Pushes Most Applicants Abroad, but Economic-Benefit Cases May Qualify
TL;DR
The Trump administration announced a tighter green-card policy that would require many immigrants already in the U.S. to leave and apply from abroad, with adjustment of status allowed only in extraordinary circumstances; however, applications considered to provide an economic benefit or serve the national interest may continue on their current path, assessed case by case, potentially disrupting families and employers awaiting permanent residency.
Topics:nationimmigration#adjustment-of-status#consular-processing#economic-benefit#green-card#immigration
- Trump admin says new green card enforcement likely won't apply to those who provide an 'economic benefit' Business Insider
- New rule requires most green-card applicants to apply from outside U.S. The Washington Post
- Trump administration tells green card applicants to apply from abroad CBC
- Non-immigrant visa holders must return to home countries to apply for green cards, Trump administration says NBC News
- USCIS Issues Policy Memo Requiring Adjustment of Status Requests to be Completed Outside of the US Erickson Immigration Group
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