Trump Administration Policy Memorandum on Green Cards Could Force Immigrants Abroad, Risking Family Separation and Economic Harm

A new policy memorandum from the Trump administration's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may require eligible noncitizens already in the United States to return to their home countries to apply for permanent residency. Critics argue this could lead to prolonged family separations and negatively impact the U.S. economy due to burdens on the consular system and extended absences from jobs.