Trump administration to require most green card applicants to leave U.S. first
The Trump administration has announced a new policy requiring most green card applicants to leave the U.S. before applying for permanent residency. This change aims to limit legal immigration and could significantly impact many immigrants currently in the country. Critics argue that this move will create uncertainty for families and individuals who have followed immigration rules.
- ▪The new policy eliminates the option for many immigrants to adjust their status without leaving the U.S.
- ▪Immigrants will now need to return to their home countries to apply for an immigrant visa through an American consulate.
- ▪The changes could affect hundreds of thousands of cases, as many green cards are issued through the adjustment of status process.
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Politics Trump administration to require most immigrants seeking green cards to leave the U.S. first By Camilo Montoya-Galvez Camilo Montoya-Galvez Immigration Correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez is the Immigration Correspondent at CBS News, where his reporting is featured across multiple programs and platforms, including national broadcast shows, CBS News 24/7, CBSNews.com and the organization's social media accounts. Read Full Bio Camilo Montoya-Galvez May 22, 2026 / 2:59 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S.
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