Trump Administration Reverses Green Card Application Location Rule
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The Trump administration has reversed its recent policy requiring Green Card applicants to submit their applications from their country of origin. This change affects immigration procedures for thousands of applicants worldwide, easing application logistics and potentially impacting U.S. immigration flows. The administration's initial announcement sparked debate over its impact on immigrant communities and processing times.
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- •On May 30, 2026, the Trump administration officially withdrew the rule mandating Green Card applicants to apply from their home countries.
- •The original policy aimed to restrict where applicants could file for permanent residency in the United States.
- •The reversal applies globally, affecting applicants from Africa, Asia, and other regions.
- •The decision followed public and diplomatic pushback highlighting challenges for applicants unable to return to their countries safely or easily.
- •The administration communicated the policy change through official statements reported by multiple international news outlets.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Trump administration reinstates the original Green Card application location rule immigration applicants worldwide would face increased difficulties, potentially reducing the number of successful applications and straining U.S. immigration services.
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WESTLe Monde - InternationalL’administration Trump renonce à imposer aux candidats à la « carte verte » de faire leur demande dans leur pays d’origineAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Trump admin reconsiders Green Card policyREGIONALThe Straits Times - WorldTrump admin walks back recent Green Card announcement