Trump administration backtracks on rule that required leaving the US to obtain a green card, says newspaper

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The United States government stated this Friday (29) that not all immigrants who apply for a green card will have to leave the country to complete the process. The statement, obtained by The New York Times, represents a retreat from guidance announced last week.
In a statement released on May 22, the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) reported that foreigners in temporary status in the country would have to return to their countries of origin to apply for permanent residence, except in cases considered extraordinary.
The measure generated a reaction from lawyers and immigrant support organizations. Refugee assistance group HIAS said the policy could force survivors of human trafficking and abused children to return to countries they had fled.
Following the backlash, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the guidance released last week was merely a "reminder" to immigration agents of an existing authority to review applications on a case-by-case basis.
To the New York Times, the government indicated that people who overstayed their visas are among the groups that can be required to complete the green card application outside of the United States. The decision will be made on a case-by-case basis by immigration agents.

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