The Trump administration has announced a significant policy shift requiring foreigners seeking a green card to apply from their home countries, reversing a long-standing practice that allowed in-country applications. This change, effective immediately, aims to reduce the number of people obtaining permanent residency in the U.S. Exceptions may be made for individuals deemed to provide an economic benefit or serve the national interest, though the criteria remain unclear. Immigration advocates and lawyers express concern that this will create insurmountable barriers for many, particularly those in unsafe home countries or regions without functioning embassies, potentially leading to indefinite family separations. AI
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RANK_REASON This is a significant policy change impacting immigration procedures. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]
