The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a clarification on the Trump administration’s new Green Card policy that could require many applicants to apply for permanent residency from outside the United States. The policy announcement made last week raised fears across the technology industry and among H-1B visa holders that high-skilled workers could face long delays or disruptions in their immigration process.

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…

New guidance for green card hopefuls in the United States mandates they must return to their home country before seeking permanent lawful status.