President Trump's second term is tightening legal immigration pathways, including student visas and green card applications. New policies require many temporary visa holders to apply for permanent residency from abroad, increasing delays and uncertainty. These measures aim to enhance national security and protect American jobs, but critics warn of negative economic impacts.

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

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