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New US Immigration Policy Requires Green Card Applicants to Return Home
US issues new policy for Green Card; return to home country to apply
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The US government has implemented a new policy mandating that foreign nationals on temporary visas must return to their home country to apply for a Green Card, with exceptions for extraordinary circumstances. This policy aims to restore the original intent of immigration laws and reduce administrative burdens on immigration services.
- 01The new policy memo from USCIS states that adjustment of status will now be considered an extraordinary form of relief.
- 02Individuals on non-immigrant visas, including students and temporary workers, are expected to complete the immigrant visa process through consular processing abroad.
- 03USCIS spokesperson Zach Kahler emphasized that the policy aims to prevent loopholes in the immigration system.
- 04The updated policy is expected to free up USCIS resources to focus on other immigration priorities, such as humanitarian cases.
- 05The policy aligns with long-standing immigration law and court decisions regarding the adjustment of status.
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On Friday, the US government announced a new policy requiring foreign nationals on temporary visas to return to their home countries to apply for a Green Card, except in extraordinary circumstances. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stated that adjustment of status will now be treated as an 'extraordinary form of relief,' emphasizing that individuals on non-immigrant visas, such as students and temporary workers, should complete their immigrant visa process through consular processing abroad via the US Department of State. USCIS spokesperson Zach Kahler highlighted that this policy restores the original intent of immigration law, ensuring that temporary visa holders leave the US after their authorized stay ends. The policy aims to reduce administrative burdens on USCIS, allowing the agency to focus on other immigration priorities, including humanitarian cases and naturalization applications. By requiring applicants to apply from their home countries, the policy also seeks to minimize instances of individuals remaining in the US illegally after being denied residency.
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This policy change will significantly affect foreign nationals in the US on temporary visas, requiring them to navigate the immigration process from their home countries.
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