Change criticized by advocates marks the latest significant move by the Trump administration on immigration policy
Foreigners seeking to adjust their immigration status in the United States to secure green cards will have to do so from outside the country via the state department, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said on Friday, in a move criticized by aid groups, policy analysts and immigration attorneys.
USCIS announced the move in a policy memo, which directed officers to consider relevant factors and information on a case-by-case basis when determining whether extraordinary relief is warranted.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/22/green-card-applicants-trump-administration
Author : José Olivares in New York and agency
Publish date : 2026-05-22 22:19:00
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