The US authorities are preparing to tighten the rules against foreigners applying for a “green card” from within the country.
Modern.az reports that the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released information about this.
According to the new rules, most applicants will have to leave the US and wait for their documents to be processed through American consulates abroad.
According to the information, this change may also affect persons legally residing in the country or having close relatives who are US citizens.
It is reported that changing the status within the US will only be possible on an individual basis.
The Donald Trump administration explains the tightening as “fighting loopholes” in the field of immigration. However, lawyers predict that court disputes regarding the decision will begin