Trump Admin Just Closed Another Much-Abused Immigration Loophole

Green Card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances,” USCIS Spokesman Zach Kahler said in a statement.

“This policy allows our immigration system to function as the law intended instead of incentivizing loopholes. When aliens apply from their home country, it reduces the need to find and remove those who decide to slip into the shadows and remain in the U.S. illegally after being denied residency,” he added.

Nonimmigrants, like students, temporary workers, or people on tourist visas, come to the U.S. for a short time and for a specific purpose. Our system is designed for them to leave when their visit is over.

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