Foreigners who wish to obtain a green card in the USA must return to their country of origin to submit the application.

According to the spokesperson for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Zach Kahler, foreigners temporarily in the U.S. must return to their country of origin to apply for a green card, except in extraordinary circumstances. This measure aims to reduce the number of those who choose to remain illegally in the U.S. after their application is denied. Those coming with non-immigrant visas must have a specific purpose and leave at the end of their visit.

The new policy aims to streamline the process of managing green card applications, freeing USCIS resources for other priorities. Critics, including humanitarian organizations, believe this change is cruel and anti-family, warning that it will lead to family separations and difficulties for those who meet the legal requirements for obtaining permanent resident status. Myal Greene, president of a humanitarian organization, highlighted the negative impact on families and called for the cancellation of this policy.