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Trump Administration Secretly Paused Some Green Card Cases for Refugees and Asylees from Latin America - REPORT

The Trump administration quietly halted the processing of green card applications filed by some refugees and asylees, according to records obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request by the American Immigration Council.

Latin Times

US judge invalidates travel and visa ban on 39 countries: What happens next?

A US federal judge ruled on Friday that the Donald Trump administration's immigration ban on 39 countries imposed after last November's DC shooting was unlawful. Chief US District Judge John McConnell in Providence, Rhode Island, ruled that the US Citizenship and Immigration Services had adopted a series of unlawful policies…

The Times of India

US judge invalidates Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countries

A US federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's policies. Immigrant applicants from 39 countries were unlawfully denied decisions on asylum, work permits, green cards, and citizenship. The ruling states that the US Citizenship and Immigration Services adopted illegal policies targeting these individuals. This has left countless immigrants in…

The Economic Times

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What Trump's Green Card changes mean for millions of Indians seeking permanent residency in US

A recent USCIS announcement sparked panic by suggesting temporary US residents must return home for Green Card applications, except in extraordinary cases. While the administration later clarified it was a reminder of existing discretion, the episode has created significant uncertainty around the Adjustment of Status process, impacting many immigrants and…

The Times of India

USCIS endurece el ajuste de estatus y lo declara una "gracia administrativa"

Un nuevo memorando interno reorienta el camino hacia la green card hacia el procesamiento consular en el exterior y exige "méritos sobresalientes" para aprobar solicitudes dentro del país.

Latin Times

The traditional path to a US passport looks less certain than it did a decade ago

The US immigration pathway for skilled professionals, once a clear ladder, is now fraught with uncertainty. Lottery-based H-1B visas and massive green card backlogs, particularly for Indian professionals facing decades-long waits, are forcing a rethink. This unpredictability impacts career choices, entrepreneurship, and even children's futures, prompting a global talent exodus.

The Economic Times

Number 1 mistake people make in visa and Green Card applications, according to immigration experts

With increased scrutiny of the entire immigration process in the US, which starts with submitting applications for a visa or a Green Card, mistakes by applicants can cost dearly. But mistakes are not always incomplete forms or missing information, warned immigration attorney John Q Khosravi. According to him, the number…

The Times of India

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Trump Officials Draft Rule to Reject Asylum Cases Without Interviews: Report

The Trump administration is developing a regulation that would allow U.S. immigration officers to reject some asylum applications without first interviewing the applicants, according to a new report.

International Business Times

Report: Trump Admin Considering Plan That Would Fast-Track Asylum Seekers Into Deportation Proceedings

The proposal would also authorize officers with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to deny asylum applications if they determine the claims were filed more than one year after an applicant entered the United States.

Latin Times

Asylum rejections without interviews? Trump administration moves to speed up deportation cases under new plan

Trump administration is preparing a new immigration policy that could reject asylum seekers without even interviewing them, according to a report cited by CBS News.

The Times of India

Trump team wants to be able to reject asylum requests without interviewing migrants

Administration officials are increasingly targeting legal immigration pathways they accuse of being ripe for fraud

The Independent UK

Trump Administration Scrambles to Downplay Green Card Policy Forcing Applicants to Leave the US

The Trump administration's green card policy shift has sparked criticism, with fears that it could force many applicants to leave the US. DHS insists the change reflects existing law, not new restrictions.

International Business Times UK

Do Immigrants Need To Leave The US To Obtain Green Cards? US Department Of Homeland Security Clarifies 'Case To Case Basis'

The Department of Homeland Security clarified that most green card applicants can remain in the US, easing concerns after a memo suggested they might need to leave the country.

International Business Times UK

Who has to leave US for Green Card and who doesn't: New USCIS rule, clarification explained

A week after the USCIS announced that immigrants will have to leave the US and wait in their home countries for the Green Card, the administration has changed its stance as industries pressed the panic button. Now the administration said it was not a big policy change and not all…

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The Economic Times

Most immigrants won’t need to leave to get green cards, US now says

The Department of Homeland Security clarified that most green card applicants can remain in the U.S. during processing, easing concerns from an earlier announcement. This decision follows widespread confusion and backlash, with DHS stating officers will continue to decide on a case-by-case basis, a long-standing discretionary authority.

The Guardian - US

‘The rug pulled out from everyone’: the chaos of Trump’s new green card rules

The policy memo issued last week requires many foreigners to obtain green cards through their home countries

Latin Times

What Trump's New Green Card Guidance Means for Immigrants Already Living in the U.S.

Immigration attorneys say the rollout has created confusion because the administration framed the policy as a sweeping overhaul while the internal USCIS memo appears more discretionary

The Independent UK

Trump’s latest immigration move clouds the path to green cards

President Donald Trump's administration has announced a new policy requiring green card seekers to apply from their home countries instead of in the U.S. This change has left many immigrants and attorneys confused and concerned

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The Economic Times

Trump govt’s new green card rules leave many questions unanswered

A new USCIS policy memo is causing confusion for immigrants seeking green cards in the US. Immigration officers will now apply closer discretionary review for Adjustment of Status applications. This could lead to inconsistent outcomes as different officers may interpret the guidance differently. Applicants may need to provide more evidence…

The Economic Times

Already in the Green Card queue? Here's what the new rules mean for you

A new USCIS policy, PM-602-0199, issued May 22, 2026, mandates stricter discretionary review for Green Card applications filed within the US. Immigration lawyers advise against withdrawing applications, noting the policy could lead to tougher reviews, more RFEs, and longer wait times, emphasizing the need to proactively demonstrate "positive equities" and…

The Economic Times

Which visa holders face the highest risk under US’ new Green Card rules?

A new USCIS policy memo is increasing discretionary scrutiny for Adjustment of Status applications, particularly impacting non-immigrant visa holders like F-1 students and B-1/B-2 visitors. While H-1B and L-1 visa holders remain better protected due to their dual-intent status, all applicants are advised to strengthen their evidence of positive equities.

The Economic Times

Green card rules change: An immigration lawyer answers all your key questions

A new USCIS policy memorandum, PM-602-0199, impacts Adjustment of Status applications. Immigration officers will now scrutinize applications more closely. Applicants must present strong positive equities, not just a clean record. This change affects various visa categories, including F-1 and B-1/B-2 visitors. The policy aims to make domestic adjustment more difficult.…

International Business Times

Trump Administration Orders Most Green Card Applicants To Apply From Outside U.S.

The Trump administration has announced a major change to the U.S. green card process, requiring most foreign nationals seeking permanent residency to apply from outside the U.S.

Reason

Trump Policy Could Send Legal Residents Abroad To Apply for Green Cards

A new memo from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services would require green card applicants to apply for permanent residency abroad—but the law it cites may say the opposite.

The Economic Times

700,000 green card seekers in limbo; applying anew from home country to be challenging

Some 540,000 family-based and around 170,000 employment-based green card applications are currently pending with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), show data from the agency. A May 22 memo announcing the policy did not specify whether it would apply only to new applications or also have retrospective effect.

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