Trump Administration's New Green Card Policy Sparks Legal Concerns and Public Backlash
The Trump administration has introduced a new policy directive affecting legal immigration, requiring most temporary visa holders and humanitarian parolees to return to their home countries to await green cards. This change deviates from the longstanding policy allowing immigrants to remain in the U.S. while waiting for green cards, except in 'extraordinary' cases. The Department of Homeland Security clarified that the policy is not a blanket rule, and individual officers retain discretion. However, immigration attorneys express concern over potential legal challenges, arguing the policy change is illegal. The directive could heavily impact individuals who overstay visas or come from countries with high public assistance usage. The policy has caused confusion and concern among immigrant families and attorneys, with fears of deportation traps for those waiting for green card interviews. 
