Game Changer: No More 'Honor System' - Green Card Applicants Must Apply From Their Home Country
The USCIS has announced that green card applicants must apply from their home country, reversing previous policies. This change aims to align with the original intent of immigration laws and reduce illegal residency. Critics express concerns about potential delays and humanitarian issues arising from this new requirement.
- ▪Non-citizens applying for a green card must return to their home country for processing.
- ▪The policy will only allow for adjustment of status in extraordinary circumstances.
- ▪USCIS officials claim this change will help the immigration system function as intended.
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Game Changer: No More 'Honor System' - Green Card Applicants Must Apply From Their Home Country By Becky Noble | 5:22 PM on May 22, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File It has no doubt been said by many people since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January of 2025, that the near-irreparable damage done to the United States regarding immigration by Joe Biden and his feckless administration will take years, if not decades, to fix. President Trump and his administration have done amazing work on immigration in the last 15 months, and they continue to find new ways to make immigration law work better for the American people.
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