JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Trump admin announces overhaul of asylum system
Asylum claims have become one of the most prominent ways for illegal immigrants to secure some form of legal status in the U.S., by claiming fear of persecution should they return to their home country.
NPR (The Associated Press) - Trump administration to force foreigners in the U.S. to apply for a green card abroad
Foreigners in the U.S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surprise change to a longstanding policy.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Damita Menezes) - Trump admin tightens on applying for green cards inside the US
The U.S. has long let immigrants apply for green cards without leaving. That's about to change, according to a new memo released by USCIS.
NYTIMES (Hamed Aleaziz and Nicholas Nehamas) - Under Trump, Green Card Seekers Face New Scrutiny for Views on Israel
In guidance to immigration officers, the administration describes participating in pro-Palestinian protests and criticizing Israel as “overwhelmingly negative” factors.