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US reverses strict green card rule for overseas applicants

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has reversed a recent policy that would have required most non-citizens seeking a green card to apply from their home countries. This new approach will now be implemented on a case-by-case basis, rather than as a blanket requirement. The initial announcement had caused significant concern among immigrants already residing in the U.S. who were pursuing permanent residency. AI

RANK_REASON The U.S. government reversed a significant policy impacting immigration. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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US reverses strict green card rule for overseas applicants

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    US reverses new rule on overseas applications for green cards

    The Trump administration has walked back its announcement that non-citizens seeking permanent US residency, commonly called a green card, would need to return to their home country to apply, The New York Times reported. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told the newspaper…