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Visa Holders Required to Apply for Green Cards from Home Countries
The administration has issued a directive affecting temporary visa holders seeking green cards. Applicants must now leave the U.S. to apply through consular processing. (sources: aljazeera, foxnews, nbcnews, abcnews, reuters)
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The administration announced that individuals with temporary visas must return to their home countries to apply for green cards. This marks a significant shift from previous practices allowing applications from within the U.S.
- The directive requires noncitizens seeking green cards to leave the U.S.
- Applicants must use consular processing in their home countries.
- Authorities state that green cards are discretionary and not automatic rights.
Why it matters
This change may impact the immigration status of many temporary visa holders in the U.S.
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