The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said on Friday that green card applicants will now be required to leave the United States and return to their home countries in order to apply for permanent residency. This marks a significant new restriction on legal immigration. The Department of Homeland Security stated that this policy shift aims to close loopholes—preventing rejected applicants from remaining illegally in the country—and streamline the application process. However, immigrant aid organizations have warned that this move could force vulnerable individuals to return to unsafe home countries and disrupt the lives of temporary visa holders who have already established themselves in the U.S. The measure is likely to face legal challenges.
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