Published on
23/05/2026 - 10:29 GMT+2
Most people seeking green cards will now need to apply from outside of the United States following a sweeping policy change laid out by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services agency on Friday.
Under the new policy, people in the United States on temporary visas, such as for work, tourism or study, who wish to obtain permanent residence will have to leave the US and complete the procedure at a consulate in their country of origin.
"From now on, an alien who is in the U.S. temporarily and wants a Green Card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances," USCIS Spokesman Zach Kahler said.
