Those who show an ‘economic benefit’ may not have to leave the United States during the permanent residency process, the authorities told the ‘Newsweek’.

Authorities say Green Cards from inside US are discretionary, not automatic rights.

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

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.

The U.S. government announced Friday that people in the country temporarily on a visa who want to apply for a green card will have to leave first.

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…

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

Applying for a green card can take months or longer, meaning people could be forced to leave their families or jobs whilst the process is ongoing.

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

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Those who show an ‘economic benefit’ may not have to leave the United States during the permanent residency process, the authorities told the ‘Newsweek’.