Trump Administration Alters Green Card Application Process, Requiring Applicants to Leave U.S.
The Trump administration has announced significant changes to the green card application process, mandating that most applicants leave the United States to apply at consulates abroad. This policy shift reverses a long-standing practice that allowed immigrants to apply for lawful permanent residency from within the U.S. The new directive, issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, aims to close perceived loopholes in the immigration system. However, immigration advocates warn that this change could have severe consequences for individuals, families, and workplaces, particularly in regions like Philadelphia. 
