Most people seeking green cards must now apply from outside US

A new policy closes a loophole that has allowed people to apply for a green card, or permanent residency, while in the country.

The Trump administration announced a policy requiring most foreigners seeking green cards to apply from outside the U.S., a shift that could affect hundreds of thousands of applicants.

The Trump administration issued a policy directive requiring most temporary visa holders and humanitarian parolees in the U.S. to return to their home countries to apply for and complete their green card applications.

El Gobierno de Estados Unidos anunció una nueva política migratoria que obliga a los solicitantes de la residencia permanente ('Green Card') a realizar el trámite desde fuera del país.

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that foreigners seeking to adjust their immigration status to obtain permanent residency, or green cards, will generally be required to apply from outside the US through the State Department.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that most green card applicants must now apply from outside the U.S., a move that could impact many individuals seeking permanent residency.

The Trump administration issued a policy directive requiring most temporary visa holders and humanitarian parolees living in the U.S. to return to their home countries to apply for and complete their green card applications.

Foreigners seeking to adjust their immigration status in the U.S. to secure green cards will have to do so from outside the country via the State Department, according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).