Trump administration says most green card applicants must apply from outside the United States

Who is affected by the new policy?

The reports say it affects foreign nationals who are in the United States on temporary status and want permanent residency, including students, tourists and temporary workers BBC,News18,Indian Express.

What changed in the green card process?

Instead of using adjustment of status inside the United States in many cases, applicants will generally have to leave the country and complete consular processing through a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad; USCIS said in-country approval will be limited to extraordinary circumstances NYT,BBC,India News, Breakin….

Why does the policy matter for families and applicants?

Several sources report that it could affect a large number of people and may force applicants to wait outside the United States while their cases are processed, which critics say could increase family separation and disrupt work or study plans RT en Español,NYT,MoneyControl.