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News · 31 May 2026

Trump changes green card rules, forcing many to leave US

Trump changes green card rules, forcing many to leave US

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New US green card regulations indicate that many non-citizens residing there might now be required to depart the nation to submit their applications for permanent residency. The Trump administration and USCIS announced the policy last week, changing a process that had been in place for over 60 years. This development has generated widespread bewilderment and apprehension for hundreds of thousands of families and individuals holding visas.

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