New Immigration Rule Forces Green Card Seekers to Leave the U.S., Sparking Outrage and Confusion
In a groundbreaking and controversial move, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a sweeping policy change that has left hundreds of thousands of legal immigrants caught in a state of uncertainty. Starting immediately, individuals on temporary visas—such as students, temporary workers, and tourists—who wish to adjust their status to obtain a green card will be required to return to their home countries to complete their applications through U.S. consulates abroad. This new rule marks a profound departure from decades of established immigration procedures, where many applicants could process their green card requests from within the United States. Announced












