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 processed. This comes after an earlier announcement created confusion among immigrants, employers, and immigration lawyers about the process.

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

A memo suggests prohibiting immigrants from applying for green cards while in the US. Instead, they would have to return to their home country to do it.

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 Citizenship and Immigration Services had said that those seeking permanent residency would have to return to their home countries for Green Cards.

The US Department of Homeland Security announced that most immigrants seeking green cards can remain in the country during application processing, denying any major policy shift.

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…

US maintains case-by-case discretion, rejects sweeping change to residency rules

Diez días después del comunicado del Uscis, muchos siguen sin saber si deben quedarse o salir de EE.UU. para tramitar la residencia

A week after the USCIS announced that immigrants will have to leave the US and wait in their home countries for the Green Card, the administration has changed its stance as…

The new USCIS memorandum emphasizes individual discretion for evaluating Adjustment of Status cases.

DHS said last week’s policy announcement was not a requirement for all applicants, but would rather be implemented ‘on a case-by-case basis’.

U.S. clarifies that not all immigrants must leave to apply for green cards, allowing case-by-case discretion for immigration officers.

USCIS has updated its green card policy 2026, clarifying that not all applicants will be required to leave the country to secure permanent residency in U.S.

The Department of Homeland Security appears to be downplaying impact of policy directive issued last week that prompted concerns among immigrant advocates and lawyers.