A New Border Between Hopes and Reality: USCIS Guidance for Temporary Visa Holders The US government's latest move to tighten immigration rules has sparked concerns among advocates for migrant rights.
They warn that a new policy requiring temporary visa holders to leave the country before applying for Green Cards could push vulnerable individuals into precarious situations.
The Department of Homeland Security justifies the policy by saying it aims to reinforce the existing legal immigration system by closing "loopholes" in the process.