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NewsNBC Miami PoliticsMay 27, 2026Miami-Dade

New USCIS Policy Requires Some Green Card Applicants to Apply from Home Countries

The Trump administration has announced a policy requiring many foreign nationals currently in the U.S. to return to their home countries to complete their green card applications, rather than adjusting their status domestically. The shift has created widespread confusion among immigration attorneys and applicants, as the government has provided limited guidance on which specific visa categories or individuals may be exempt.

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Why It Matters

This policy change potentially affects hundreds of thousands of green card applicants annually, forcing them to navigate overseas processing and face new, rigorous questioning regarding their eligibility to remain in the U.S. during the application process.

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Who's Mentioned

organizationWorld Relief“Organization assisting refugees.”personFlavia Santos Lloyd“Immigration attorney reporting client concerns.”organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Federal department providing clarification on the policy.”organizationAmerican Immigration Lawyers Association“Professional association tracking the policy's impact.”personCharles Kuck“Immigration attorney who expects legal challenges to the policy.”organizationU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services“The federal agency that announced the new green card application guidance.”personDonald Trump“President whose administration announced the policy change.”