US Tightens Green Card Rules
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented new rules requiring green card applicants to apply from abroad, barring exceptions. This policy change, announced by the Trump administration, mandates that applicants leave the U.S. during the process, impacting individuals from countries including Nigeria and Mexico.
USCIS Expands Green Card Discretion, Leaving Benefits for Children and Spouses Uncertain
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a new rule significantly altering the public charge inadmissibility determination for green card applicants. - The new regulation, effective September 18, 2026, grants immigration officers greater discretion by moving away from fixed definitions and adopting a "totality of the circumstances" approach. - A key change is the elimination …
Form I-90 and USCIS Rules for Replacing Green Cards Before Naturalization
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) rules require permanent residents to maintain a valid green card, even when applying for naturalization. - The Form I-90 is used to replace or renew…
USCIS to require new Form I-485 for green card applications from September 18
- The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will require a new version of Form I-485 starting September 18. - This form is used to apply for a green card within the United States. - Previo…
USCIS: Visible Tattoos May Raise Questions for Green Card Applicants in 2026
- USCIS registers tattoos during medical exams for green card applicants but does not automatically consider them grounds for denial. - Tattoos may raise questions if they appear to be linked to crimi…
