U.S. Immigration Policy Change Requires Foreigners to Apply for Green Cards from Home Countries

U.S. citizens and immigration services spokesperson Zach Kaller announced on Friday that foreigners temporarily residing in the United States must now return to their home countries to apply for green cards, except in special circumstances. According to Jin10, Kaller stated that this policy ensures the immigration system operates as intended by law, rather than encouraging legal loopholes. The new regulation applies broadly to all foreigners entering the U.S. on temporary non-immigrant visas, including students, employees with H-1B or L visas, and visitors. The U.S. issues approximately 1 million green cards annually, with about half granted to foreign relatives sponsored by U.S. citizens. These applications are typically processed outside the United States.