The U.S. immigration agency, USCIS, announced this change on Friday. Under the new rule, individuals currently residing in the United States on temporary visas will no longer be able to complete the Green Card process directly while remaining in the country. They will be required to return to their home countries to apply for an immigrant visa.
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The Trump administration’s new policy could prove to be a major blow for thousands of Indians dreaming of permanent residency (Green Cards) in the United States. The U.S. government has implemented a rule under which foreign nationals will now be required to leave the United States and return to their home countries to complete the Green Card process.
The U.S. immigration agency, USCIS, announced this change on Friday. According to the new rule, individuals currently residing in the U.S. on temporary visas will no longer be able to complete the Green Card process directly while remaining within the country. Instead, they must return to their home countries to apply for an immigrant visa.
Exemptions Possible Only Under Extraordinary Circumstances
USCIS spokesperson Jack Caren stated that permission to adjust one’s status while remaining in the U.S. will be granted only under extremely extraordinary circumstances. He noted that the government aims to operate the immigration system in strict accordance with its original legal framework.
This decision is expected to have the most significant impact on international students, H-1B work visa holders, and individuals residing in the U.S. on tourist visas. Until now, these individuals had hoped to transition their visa status to a Green Card while remaining in the U.S.; however, under the new policy, this process will become considerably more difficult.
What Does the New Policy State?
The new policy also clarifies that adjusting one’s status while remaining in the U.S. will no longer be considered a standard procedure. Immigration officials have been instructed to scrutinize each application individually and in depth.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has also endorsed this decision, stating that this measure was taken to address existing loopholes within the immigration system and to prevent the misuse of regulations. The Department asserts that the U.S. immigration system will now be enforced strictly and in full compliance with the law.
This change could have a particularly significant impact on the Indian community. According to statistics, approximately 49,700 individuals of Indian origin obtained U.S. citizenship through the Green Card process in the 2024 fiscal year. Indian nationals ranked as the second-largest group on this list, following Mexico. Indians accounted for approximately 6.1 percent of all individuals who obtained U.S. citizenship during this period.
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