US policy requires temporary green-card applicants to return
By The BriefBrief
US Citizenship and Immigration Services says temporary green-card applicants must return home to apply.
WHO:Zach Kahler, US Citizenship and Immigration Services spokesman
WHAT:US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a policy requiring foreigners in the US temporarily who want a green card to return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances.
WHEN:May 22, 2026 at 4:37 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The policy is intended to make the immigration system function as the law intended instead of incentivizing loopholes.
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