The Trump administration has announced a significant shift in US immigration policy: most green card applicants will now be required to submit their applications from outside the United States, unless they can demonstrate "extraordinary circumstances" that justify an in-country exception.
The move tightens a pathway that has long allowed many foreign nationals already living in the US to adjust their status domestically. By pushing the process offshore, the administration adds logistical and financial friction to the green card pipeline — a step consistent with its broader effort to reduce legal immigration flows alongside its well-publicised crackdown on illegal entry.
Frequently asked questions
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What are the extraordinary circumstances that allow in-country applications for green cards?
The policy specifies that applicants must demonstrate 'extraordinary circumstances' to qualify for in-country applications, but it does not detail what those circumstances may be.
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How does this policy change affect foreign nationals already in the US?
The new policy complicates the process for foreign nationals in the US seeking to adjust their status, as they must now apply from abroad unless they meet specific criteria.
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