EXCLUSIVE: Trump Admin Closes Loophole Letting Migrants Stay In US While Awaiting Green Cards
The Trump administration has announced new guidance aimed at closing a loophole that allowed migrants to remain in the U.S. while awaiting green cards. Under the new policy, individuals seeking permanent residency will generally need to return to their home countries to complete the necessary visa processes. This move is part of a broader effort to reinforce the distinction between temporary and permanent immigration statuses.
- ▪U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued new guidance regarding the transition from temporary to permanent residency.
- ▪Individuals will typically be required to return to their home country to obtain an immigrant visa before reentering the U.S.
- ▪USCIS Director Joseph Edlow emphasized the importance of following proper channels for immigration.
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Politics EXCLUSIVE: Trump Admin Closes Loophole Letting Migrants Stay In US While Awaiting Green Cards (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Ashley Brasfield Senior Politics Reporter May 22, 2026 7:30 AM ET May 22, 2026 7:30 AM ET Ashley Brasfield Senior Politics Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); The Trump administration is moving to close what it describes as a loophole that allows migrants to remain in the United States while awaiting permanent…
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