May 22, 2026 10:20 PM
US says Green Card applicants on temporary visas must leave country to apply
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a new policy memo tightening rules for foreign nationals on temporary visas seeking permanent residency in the United States. Under the revised policy, individuals seeking a Green Card while staying in the US on non-immigrant visas such as student, tourist or temporary work visas will generally be required to return to their home country and complete the immigration process through US consulates abroad. According to the USCIS state...