No need to leave US for green card, DHS clarifies
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has clarified that there is no new policy requiring green card applicants to leave the country during processing. The agency explained that recent confusion stemmed from a reminder to officers regarding their existing discretionary authority to review cases individually.
Why it matters
This clarification alleviates significant anxiety among immigrants and legal professionals who feared a major shift in immigration policy that could have disrupted the lives of hundreds of thousands of applicants.
No need to leave US for green card, DHS clarifies - The Times of India
The article reports on a government clarification and provides context from both the agency and legal experts without using loaded language or taking a partisan stance.
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