US tells green card hopefuls to apply from their home countries
The United States has instructed Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking green cards to apply from their home countries. The new directive was announced by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services as part of a policy shift under President Donald Trump. The policy aims to ensure applicants follow the original intent of US immigration law. It also seeks to reduce the number of migrants who remain in the US after unsuccessful applications.
TLDR
- The United States now requires green card applicants to return to their home countries to complete the process, except in extraordinary circumstances.
- The policy was announced by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and targets temporary visa holders such as students, tourists, and workers.
- USCIS spokesperson Zach Kahler said the move will help prevent migrants from overstaying after being denied residency.
- The agency stated that routing applications through consular offices abroad will allow it to focus on other immigration priorities.
- The rule is intended to restore the “original intent” of US immigration law and make the system fairer and more efficient.
