The United States has announced new restrictions for foreigners applying for permanent residency, commonly known as a Green Card. Under the new policy, applicants seeking permanent residency may have to return to their home country before applying for a Green Card. This decision by the administration of former US President Donald Trump has shocked many immigrants waiting for approval. A Green Card is an important document for foreigners who want to live and work permanently in the United States. It allows people to stay in the country for life without worrying about visa renewals. Green Card holders can legally work in any company, choose any job, or even start their own business in America. They also do not face the risk of leaving the country if they lose their job, unlike temporary visa holders. Because of these benefits, thousands of immigrants apply for Green Cards every year. Many people currently living in the US on temporary visas had been applying for permanent residency while staying inside the country.
However, the new policy changes this process. According to the updated rules, applicants may no longer be allowed to complete the Green Card application process while remaining in the United States. Instead, they could be required to return to their home country and apply from there. The policy is linked to stricter immigration rules being pushed by the administration. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the government agency responsible for immigration services, has also increased scrutiny of visa and residency applications in recent years. USCIS says the changes are aimed at improving security checks, preventing immigration fraud, and ensuring that immigration laws are properly followed. Immigration experts believe the new rules could create difficulties for skilled workers, students, and families already living in the US. Many applicants fear the policy may increase waiting times and create uncertainty about their future in America.
