The USCIS had directed officers to approve adjustment of status applications only in “extraordinary circumstances.” | World News

Officers are directed to consider relevant factors and information on a case-by-case basis when determining whether an alien warrants this extraordinary relief. | World News

United States immigration rules have changed. Foreign nationals wanting green cards must now apply from their home countries. This new policy from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration…

USCIS spokesperson Zach Kahler said the policy restores the original intent of the law

USCIS says migrants seeking green cards must return to their home countries to apply, tightening immigration rules for temporary visa holders.

The change could affect hundreds of thousands of people a year and potentially reduce legal immigration further.

Change criticized by advocates marks the latest significant move by the Trump administration on immigration policy

A USCIS official said immigrants who provide an "economic benefit" are likely able to apply for a green card without returning to their home country.

Applicants already in the US on temporary visas — including students, tourists and temporary workers — will generally be expected to pursue green cards through consular processing…

The consequence falls hardest on Indian applicants in the EB-2, EB-3 backlog categories, who routinely wait 10 to 15 years for a visa number to become available

Foreigners seeking to adjust their immigration status in the United States to secure green cards will have to do so from outside the country via the State Department, the U.S.…

Migrants to the US seeking permanent residency or a green card will have to return to their home country to file their applications, as per a new USCIS policy note on Friday

Under the new rule, green cards will be issued in applicants' home countries, though it remains unclear who all will be affected.

Hours after the new move, the USCIS seems to have partially retracted the changes, inserting two exceptions: “economic benefit” and “national interest”. | World News

New rules force most applicants to leave the US to process renewal applications

For over half a century, foreign nationals with legal status have been able to apply for and complete the entire process for permanent residence in the United States

A new policy by the Trump administration mandates green card applicants to apply from their home countries. This move faces strong criticism from lawmakers and immigration…

The Trump administration announced that most foreign nationals seeking permanent residency in the US would now have to apply from their home countries. | India News

New US green card rules are drawing sharp criticism. Tech leaders and Indian entrepreneurs warn of impacts on innovation and families. The policy requires many to apply from…

The USCIS had directed officers to approve adjustment of status applications only in “extraordinary circumstances.” | World News

New United States immigration rules will create more procedural hurdles for Indian professionals and students seeking permanent residency. Those already in the US may need to…