US says temporary visa holders should leave to apply for Green Cards
The Trump administration has announced that foreign nationals on temporary visas must return to their home countries to apply for Green Cards. This policy aims to reinforce the legal immigration system and prevent what officials describe as loopholes. Immigrant advocacy groups have criticized the measure, warning it could endanger vulnerable individuals.
- ▪Temporary visa holders must leave the US to apply for permanent residency.
- ▪The policy is intended to ensure that Green Card applications follow standard immigration procedures.
- ▪Rights groups warn that this measure could force vulnerable migrants to return to unsafe conditions.
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News|Donald TrumpUS says temporary visa holders should leave to apply for Green CardsAuthorities say Green Cards from inside US are discretionary, not automatic rights.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoThe US Department of Homeland Security seal at the FEMA National Response Coordination Center in Washington, DC [File: Nathan Howard/Reuters]By Elizabeth Melimopoulos and ReutersPublished On 22 May 202622 May 2026The Trump administration has said foreign nationals who enter the US on temporary visas should return to their home countries if they want to apply for permanent residency, arguing that the move is aimed at reinforcing the existing legal immigration system.Officials said the…
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