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politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Green Card Shake-Up: New USCIS Memo Could Force Some Immigrants to Apply from Abroad

A USCIS memo reasserts that many foreigners already in the US may have to leave the country to obtain permanent residency, pursuing green cards through consular processing rather than adjustment of status. The move has caused confusion and anxiety among visa holders, families, and immigration advocates, even as the agency says it is clarifying congressional intent and that some cases may continue on their current path depending on circumstances.

via The Guardian|

#adjustment-of-status #consular-processing #green-card

immigration1 month ago•7 min saved

Green Card Rule Pushes Most Applicants Abroad, but Economic-Benefit Cases May Qualify

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.

via Business Insider|

#adjustment-of-status #consular-processing #economic-benefit

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

US requires green-card applicants to apply from abroad, drawing criticism

The DHS and USCIS said that individuals seeking to adjust to a U.S. green card must apply from outside the United States via a U.S. consulate, a policy change critics say will disrupt thousands of applicants, potentially impact mixed-status families, and worsen processing backlogs, with unclear effects on already-pending cases.

via The Guardian|

#consular-processing #dhs #green-card