Trump admin walks back recent Green Card announcement
The Trump administration has revised its recent announcement regarding Green Card applications for non-citizens. Initially, it stated that applicants would need to return to their home countries, but clarified that this would be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This change comes in response to concerns from immigrants and aims to align with existing laws.
- ▪The Department of Homeland Security clarified that the Green Card policy applies on a case-by-case basis.
- ▪The initial announcement sparked major concern among immigrants seeking permanent residency.
- ▪A US official stated that the policy restates longstanding law and will not affect qualified applicants.
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Trump admin walks back recent Green Card announcementSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe US Department of Homeland Security had earlier announced that non-citizens would need to return to their home country to apply for permanent US residency.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 31, 2026, 04:48 AMUpdated May 31, 2026, 04:48 AMSummariseThe Trump administration initially announced Green Card applicants must return home, but then clarified it applies "on a case-by-case basis" (NYT, May 29).This clarification followed "major concern" from millions of immigrants, consistent with stricter US residency policies under Trump.A US official stated the policy "restates longstanding law," aiming to affect those not meriting discretionary benefits, not qualified applicants.AI…
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