Trump administration orders green card applicants to apply abroad (opens in new tab)

The Trump administration announced a new U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services policy requiring most foreigners already in the United States who seek permanent residency to leave the country and apply through consular processing abroad, except in “extraordinary circumstances”. The policy affects people in temporary status, including student, work and tourist visa holders, who previously could seek a green card through adjustment of status while remaining in the United States if they met l...