US Homeland Security has clarified that green card applicants generally don’t need to leave the country during processing, easing confusion from an earlier announcement. While officers retain case-by-case discretion, especially for those with visa overstays or reliance on public aid, no major policy shift has occurred. US Homeland Security has clarified that green card applicants generally don’t need to leave the country during processing, easing confusion from an earlier announcement. While officers retain case-by-case discretion, especially for those with visa overstays or reliance on public aid, no major policy shift has occurred.
