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Non-immigrant visa holders must return to home countries to apply for green cards, Trump admin says

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NBC NewsBMay 22, 5:28 PM

Non-immigrant visa holders must return to home countries to apply for green cards, Trump admin says

The Trump administration said Friday that people with temporary visas seeking to adjust their immigration status to obtain green cards must return to their home countries to “do so through consular pr

The GuardianAMay 22, 10:19 PM

US green card applicants will now have to return to home countries to apply, DHS says

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

Business InsiderBMay 22, 10:44 PM

Trump admin says new green card enforcement likely won't apply to those who provide an 'economic benefit'

The Trump administration's recent order, which would require immigrants to return to their home country to apply for a green card, will not apply to those who provide an "economic benefit" to the US.

New York TimesAMay 22, 8:28 PM

Green Card Seekers Must Leave U.S. to Apply, Trump Administration Says

The change is likely to affect hundreds of thousands of people. It could also lead to more family separations as spouses or relatives wait for application decisions, immigration lawyers said.

CBS NewsBMay 22, 10:35 PM

Trump administration to require most green card applicants to leave U.S. first

The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency.

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