Event Brief
Trump administration to require some green card applicants to leave
Filed: May 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Summary: The Trump administration announced a policy requiring most green card applicants to leave the U.S. first.
WHO: Trump administration
WHAT: Announced a policy requiring most green card applicants to leave the U.S. first before seeking permanent residency
WHEN: May 23, 2026 at 2:09 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency
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