Trump admin says new green card enforcement likely won't apply to those who provide an 'economic benefit'

• Trump’s new immigration rule forces green card applicants to apply for citizenship from abroad.
• USCIS said exceptions may exist for immigrants providing economic benefits or national interest.
• The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has included mass visa revocations and deportations.

Requiring applicants to leave the country for consular processing abroad could expose them to lengthy delays, family separation, and potential barriers to reentry, particularly for immigrants whose visas have expired while they await permanent residency decisions.