USCIS Closes Domestic Green Card Path for Overstayers and Parolees

The Trump-era policy change blocks people already in the U.S.—including visa overstayers and parolees—from routinely adjusting to permanent resident status from within the United States, potentially pushing them to apply overseas and risking re-entry bars; the move aims to curb abuse and improve system integrity, though it may affect family-based categories and create longer wait times for some applicants.