The US Department of Homeland Security announced that most immigrants seeking green cards can remain in the country during application processing, denying any major policy shift.
USCIS announcement had raised concerns among immigrant communities
May 30, 2026
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What's the storyThe United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has clarified that most immigrants applying for green cards won't have to leave the country during the application process.
The clarification comes after a recent announcement by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which had raised concerns among immigrant communities.
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