The Department of Homeland Security clarified that most green card applicants can remain in the U.S. during processing, easing concerns from an earlier announcement. This decision follows widespread confusion and backlash, with DHS stating officers will continue to decide on a case-by-case basis, a long-standing discretionary authority.

Immigration law experts say the policy change is unclear on who would be required to actually leave the United States.

The Department of Homeland Security clarified that most green card applicants can remain in the U.S. during processing, easing concerns from an earlier announcement. This decision…

The US department of homeland security (DHS) has clarified that people applying for green cards do not need to leave the United States while their applications are being…