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Trump intensifies attack on citizenship rights
Salon·24d ago

Trump intensifies attack on citizenship rights

Green card applicants face increased scrutiny as Trump again targets birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment

Lawyers, Policy Experts React to Trump's Green Card Crackdown
Business Insider·25d ago

Lawyers, Policy Experts React to Trump's Green Card Crackdown

Trump's immigration policy limits green card status adjustments, causing confusion and debate among lawyers, advocates, and policy experts.

Trump's Green Card Changes Could Force Hundreds of Thousands to Leave U.S. Here's What To Know
TIME·25d ago

Trump's Green Card Changes Could Force Hundreds of Thousands to Leave U.S. Here's What To Know

A new federal memo could force hundreds of thousands of visa holders to leave the U.S.—and wait abroad—to apply for permanent residency.

Green Card Update: Map Shows Nations Worst Hit by Trump Admin Rule Change
Newsweek·25d ago

Green Card Update: Map Shows Nations Worst Hit by Trump Admin Rule Change

The Department of Homeland Security's move is part of a wider push to restrict both legal and illegal immigration.

Green Card Seekers Must Now Apply from Abroad, White House Announces
The American Conservative·25d ago

Green Card Seekers Must Now Apply from Abroad, White House Announces

State of the Union: The move comes after visa processing at U.S. consulates were suspended in 75 countries.

Trump administration to force foreigners to apply for a green card abroad
Fortune·25d ago

Trump administration to force foreigners to apply for a green card abroad

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

Trump Administration Moves USCIS Lawyers to DOJ
Breitbart News Network·25d ago

Trump Administration Moves USCIS Lawyers to DOJ

The Trump administration is expanding its push to revoke citizenship from some naturalized Americans accused of obtaining it through fraud.

Trump Admin Order Could Force Hundreds of Thousands of Foreigners to Leave the US
The Gateway Pundit·25d ago

Trump Admin Order Could Force Hundreds of Thousands of Foreigners to Leave the US

A policy change could send green card applicants out of the United States while their applications are being processed.

Trump administration to force foreigners in US to apply for green card abroad
Live 5 News WCSC·25d ago

Trump administration to force foreigners in US to apply for green card abroad

The change announced Friday is causing confusion and concern among aid groups and immigration lawyers.

Trump administration to force foreigners in US to apply for green card abroad
WEAU·25d ago

Trump administration to force foreigners in US to apply for green card abroad

The change announced Friday is causing confusion and concern among aid groups and immigration lawyers.

Trump administration to force foreigners in US to apply for green card abroad
WIS10·25d ago

Trump administration to force foreigners in US to apply for green card abroad

The change announced Friday is causing confusion and concern among aid groups and immigration lawyers.

Change to green-card rule in US announced
Arkansas Online·25d ago

Change to green-card rule in US announced

The Trump administration Friday announced it would require most foreigners seeking green cards to apply from outside the United States, a shift in longstanding practice that immigration lawyers said could affect hundreds of thousands of people who file applications each year while living in America on temporary visas.

What smart people are saying about the new green card crackdown
NewsBreak·26d ago

What smart people are saying about the new green card crackdown

Trump's immigration policy limits green card status adjustments, causing confusion and debate among lawyers, advocates, and policy experts.

US limits entry of some green card holders over Ebola
WJLA·26d ago

US limits entry of some green card holders over Ebola

HHS expanded Ebola-related entry restrictions to some green card holders who recently traveled to affected African countries.

Trump is going to make green card applicants leave the US.
The Verge·26d ago

Trump is going to make green card applicants leave the US.

The Department of Homeland Security announced the new policy in a post on X. Per the Daily Caller, people applying for permanent residency will soon be required to leave the US and apply for immigrant visas through the Department of State, rather than applying for a change of status from inside the country. While the administration’s announcement focused on asylum seekers, this change will likely also affect H-1B holders who apply for permanent residency. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-22-at-7.15.45PM.png?quality=90&strip=all]

Green Card Rule Won't Affect Immigrants Providing 'Economic Benefit'
Business Insider·26d ago

Green Card Rule Won't Affect Immigrants Providing 'Economic Benefit'

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.

Trump administration upends green card process, potentially compelling hundreds of thousands to leave US to apply
Cable News Network·26d ago

Trump administration upends green card process, potentially compelling hundreds of thousands to leave US to apply

The Trump administration will now require people seeking green cards to leave the United States during the application process — a sweeping change that could upend the lives of hundreds of thousands of people seeking the right to legally and permanently live and work in the US.

USCIS requires green card applicants to leave US under new Trump policy
Fox News·26d ago

USCIS requires green card applicants to leave US under new Trump policy

USCIS announced a major policy shift requiring noncitizens applying for green cards to leave the U.S. and process their applications from their home countries through consular offices.

DHS says green card applicants must apply from home country
Washington Examiner·26d ago

DHS says green card applicants must apply from home country

New guidance for green card hopefuls in the United States mandates they must return to their home country before seeking permanent lawful status.

Trump administration rule to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad
WLTX.com·26d ago

Trump administration rule to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad

Foreigners in the U.S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday. Here's what to know. (AP)

Administration issues directive requiring green card applicants to apply outside US
NewsBreak·26d ago

Administration issues directive requiring green card applicants to apply outside US

"We're returning to the original intent of the law," a spokesperson said.

USCIS Tells Foreigners Seeking Green Cards: Return to Your Countries to Apply
U.S. News & World Report·26d ago

USCIS Tells Foreigners Seeking Green Cards: Return to Your Countries to Apply

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Green Card Update: Trump Admin Wants Students, Temporary Workers to Return Home
Newsweek·26d ago

Green Card Update: Trump Admin Wants Students, Temporary Workers to Return Home

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said it was returning to the pathway set out by Congress.

New rule requires most green-card applicants to apply from outside U.S.
Spokane Spokesman-Review·26d ago

New rule requires most green-card applicants to apply from outside U.S.

The Trump administration Friday announced it would require most foreigners seeking green cards to apply from outside the United States, a shift in long-standing practice that immigration lawyers said could affect hundreds of thousands of people who file applications each year while living in America on temporary visas.

Who Is Adys Lastres Morera? Green Card Holder Arrested By ICE Over Cuba Ties
Newsweek·26d ago

Who Is Adys Lastres Morera? Green Card Holder Arrested By ICE Over Cuba Ties

The Trump administration revoked a Cuban woman’s green card over alleged ties to a military-run Cuban conglomerate.

Trump administration to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad
WBRZ·27d ago

Trump administration to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad

WASHINGTON (AP) — Foreigners in the U.S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surprise change to a longstanding policy that sowed confusion and concern among aid groups, immigration lawyers and immigrants.

1B Visa Applications Drop 38 Percent as USCIS Favors Master’s Degrees
Newsweek·27d ago

1B Visa Applications Drop 38 Percent as USCIS Favors Master’s Degrees

The new data from USCIS comes after the Trump administration tightened rules around the highly debated work-based visa.

Map Shows States With Most H-1B Visas Approved Per American Worker
Newsweek·27d ago

Map Shows States With Most H-1B Visas Approved Per American Worker

The findings come as President Donald Trump has pushed stricter limits on legal immigration pathways, including the H‑1B program.

Navy Veteran’s Wife Says She ‘Almost Died’ After ICE Custody Emergency
Newsweek·27d ago

Navy Veteran’s Wife Says She ‘Almost Died’ After ICE Custody Emergency

Detained at a green card interview, Lydia Rabara Swinburne was split from her family for weeks until a judge ordered her release.

Trump is waging a silent war on legal immigration
The Verge·28d ago

Trump is waging a silent war on legal immigration

ICE raids are the most visible attack on undocumented communities, but through the DOJ and USCIS, Trump has quietly wielded bureaucracy against legal immigrants, too.

Iowa GOP Gov. Candidate Zach Lahn Vows to Ban H1
Breitbart News Network·28d ago

Iowa GOP Gov. Candidate Zach Lahn Vows to Ban H1

Zach Lahn says that if he is elected governor of Iowa, he will ban H-1B visa holders from taking jobs in state government and universities.

Rep. Eli Crane Says Citizens Can Get H-1B Curbs from Congress
Breitbart News Network·29d ago

Rep. Eli Crane Says Citizens Can Get H-1B Curbs from Congress

Citizens can win curbs on the H-1B visa worker program if they swamp legislators with visits, calls, and statements, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ).

Rep. Eli Crane Says Citizens Can Get H-1B Curbs from Congress
Breitbart News Network·29d ago

Rep. Eli Crane Says Citizens Can Get H-1B Curbs from Congress

Citizens can win curbs on the H-1B visa worker program if they swamp legislators with visits, calls, and statements, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ).

US immigration backlog has more than tripled in past decade to 11.6 million pending cases
WLTX.com·29d ago

US immigration backlog has more than tripled in past decade to 11.6 million pending cases

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services backlog has more than tripled in the past decade, from 3.5M pending cases in 2016 to 11.6M in 2025. (AP Photo)

New USCIS rule denies immigration applications with signature errors
AL.com·5/18/2026

New USCIS rule denies immigration applications with signature errors

Applicants will forfeit filing fees and must submit entirely new requests if signatures are deemed invalid, with no opportunity to fix mistakes after submission.

Nearly 300 green card holders receive free naturalization help at CUNY citizenship drive
AM New York·5/18/2026

Nearly 300 green card holders receive free naturalization help at CUNY citizenship drive

Nearly 300 green card holders received free assistance with their naturalization applications at a CUNY Citizenship Now! drive.

Green Card Applications Face Being Denied Over Trump Admin Rule Change
Newsweek·5/18/2026

Green Card Applications Face Being Denied Over Trump Admin Rule Change

A new rule allows the denial of green card apps after acceptance due to signature errors, increasing risks for applicants.

Pro-Gaza activist seeks to reopen case over Trump influence claim
Al-Monitor·5/15/2026

Pro-Gaza activist seeks to reopen case over Trump influence claim

Lawyers for a prominent pro-Palestinian protest leader requested Friday that US immigration authorities terminate their push to deport him, alleging the Trump administration "secretly engineered" the outcome of his case.US President Trump has championed the effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil who was arrested by undercover federal agents in March 2025, one of the first detentions of foreigners linked to pro-Palestinian activity in the United States.

Green Card Holder Arrested at Airport, Flown Around US, ‘Shackled’
Newsweek·5/15/2026

Green Card Holder Arrested at Airport, Flown Around US, ‘Shackled’

A green card holder was detained by CBP upon arrival at LAX after she returned from vacation with her family.

Honduras Native Indicted On Mount Vernon Trail Sexual Assault
Joliet, IL Patch·5/15/2026

Honduras Native Indicted On Mount Vernon Trail Sexual Assault

A man faces federal charges for abusive sexual contact and possessing a fake Green Card following an incident on the Mount Vernon Trail.

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