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US changes Green Card law, hundreds of thousands of people will be affected

2026-05-24 15:59:47Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
US changes Green Card law, hundreds of thousands of people will be affected
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The United States government recently announced a major change in the procedures for obtaining a permanent residence permit, known as a "Green Card."

Under the new rule, most people seeking this permit will no longer be able to apply while living and working in the U.S. They will have to return to their country of origin and apply through the U.S. embassy there.

The decision is part of the Trump administration's tougher immigration policies, not just illegal but also legal. Until now, many people who lived in the US legally - for example, on a work visa or after marrying an American citizen - could apply for a "Green Card" without leaving the country.

Every year, about 500,000 people benefited from this procedure. The new change is expected to have major practical and human consequences. The process will become longer and more complicated, because applications will be processed by US consular offices outside the US, which have fewer staff and resources.

For many families, this can mean temporary or even long-term separation. One of the biggest concerns is the risk of having the application denied. If this happens, the person who has left the U.S. may not be allowed to return, even if they were previously living and working legally there.

For this reason, many immigrants and immigration lawyers have strongly criticized this decision. US authorities argue that the measure is intended to prevent cases where people who receive negative answers for "Green Card" then stay in the US illegally.

An immigration services spokesman said there would be exceptions only in "exceptional circumstances," such as for individuals who bring economic benefits or are considered important to the American national interest.

However, the lack of details has created a lot of confusion. Many lawyers reported being contacted by thousands of people concerned about their status. Many people are unsure whether the rule will also apply to applications that are already in process.

This is not the Trump administration's first crackdown on legal immigration. In 2025, the government significantly increased the cost of H-1B visas, used for skilled foreign workers. It also began a process to review thousands of permanent resident permits and even strip some naturalized citizens of their citizenship.

Critics say the policies risk hurting the US economy, which depends in many sectors on skilled immigrant labor. Universities, technology companies and the healthcare sector have warned that the new restrictions could make the US less attractive to international talent.

On the other hand, Trump supporters argue that immigration needs to be more tightly controlled and that the current system has been abused for years. They believe that stricter rules will help protect jobs and national security.

The immigration debate remains one of the hottest topics in American politics. The decision on the "Green Card" shows that the Trump administration intends to fundamentally change the way the US manages the entry and integration of immigrants into the country.


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