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US says temporary visa holders should leave to apply for Green Cards

Al Jazeera · 🇶🇦 public Qatar · · 469 words · By Elizabeth Melimopoulos
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What to know about immigration_policy

US says temporary visa holders should leave to apply for Green Cards Authorities say Green Cards from inside US are discretionary, not automatic rights.

Claims checked 6
Techniques found 1
Topics 3

Coverage spectrum

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What happened

US says temporary visa holders should leave to apply for Green Cards Authorities say Green Cards from inside US are discretionary, not automatic rights.

Why it matters

The Trump administration has said foreign nationals who enter the US on temporary visas should return to their home countries if they want to apply for permanent residency, arguing that the move is aimed at reinforcing the existing legal immigration system.

Common ground

Officials said the policy is intended to ensure Green Card applications follow standard immigration procedures, rather than allowing people to remain in the US while seeking permanent status through what the administration describes as “loopholes” in the…

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “In January, the State Department announced that it had revoked more than 100,000 visas since Trump returned to office.”
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Three independent web search results explicitly state that the State Department announced the revocation of more than 100,000 visas since Trump returned to office.
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web search NEUTRAL — The United States has revoked more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump returned to office, marking a record number of cancellations in a single year as his administration intensifies its a…
https://thefindernews.com/2026/01/13/more-than-100000-visas-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The US state department says it has revoked over 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump returned to the White House last January for a second term. In November 2025, the state department said 80,0…
https://mail.reubenabati.com.ng/feature/us-revokes-over-100-…
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web search NEUTRAL — More than 100,000 visas have been revoked under the Trump administration in less than a year, as the State Department steps up enforcement tied to crime, overstays and public safety threats.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-administration-revoke…
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Claim 2: “Last year, the administration moved to shorten the duration of visas for some students, cultural exchange visitors and media workers.”
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Multiple sources confirm the administration's moves to tighten or shorten the duration of visas for students (F visas) and cultural exchange visitors (J visas).
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 28, 2025 · The proposed regulation would create a fixed time period for F visas for international students, J visas that allow visitors on cultural ...
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/trump-adminis…
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web search NEUTRAL — The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing a four-year time limit on student and exchange visas to allow for better monitoring of ...
https://www.facebook.com/ThePIENews/posts/the-trump-administ…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 22, 2026 · The U.S. issued many fewer temporary visas to international students, cultural exchange visitors, and fiancés and spouses of U.S. citizens from ...
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/03/22/trump-leg…
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Claim 3: “USCIS also acknowledged limited exceptions, including visa categories that allow “dual intent””
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general USCIS descriptions from Wikipedia and government portals, but none of the provided search results specifically confirm the 'dual intent' exception mentioned in the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — USCIS processes immigrant visa petitions, naturalization applications, asylum applications, applications for adjustment of status (green cards), and refugee applications.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Citizenship_and_…
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web search NEUTRAL — File Online Filing a form online is easier and faster than paper filing. It gives you a simple and personalized way to track your case online. You can also access other USCIS services. The first step …
https://www.uscis.gov/
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web search NEUTRAL — The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is responsible for processing immigration and naturalization applications and establishing policies regarding immigration services.
https://www.usa.gov/agencies/u-s-citizenship-and-immigration…
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Claim 4: “In new guidance issued on Friday, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said adjustment of status, obtaining permanent residency from within the US, is a discretionary benefit rather than an automatic right.”
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A specific web search result confirms that USCIS issued a policy memo stating that adjustment of status is an 'extraordinary' discretionary benefit and not an automatic right.
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web search NEUTRAL — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify when an immigrant visa becomes available for ...
https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/updates
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web search NEUTRAL — Certain adjustment of status provisions are non-discretionary. That is, if the applicant satisfies all statutory and regulatory eligibility requirements, USCIS ...
https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-7-part-a-chapter-…
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web search NEUTRAL — 3 hours ago ... USCIS has issued a major new policy memo warning officers that adjustment of status is an “extraordinary” discretionary benefit and not a ...
https://www.facebook.com/BradShowLive/posts/uscis-has-issued…
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Claim 5: ““An alien who is in the US temporarily and wants a Green Card must return to their home country to apply... the Department of Homeland Security said on X.”
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Web search results explicitly mention the DHS statement regarding the requirement for temporary residents to return home to apply for a Green Card, including specific mentions of the policy's application.
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 29, 2025 ... But my point is permanent residents are not guests. you are permanent resident of your home. 1y · 1 like.
https://www.facebook.com/uscis/posts/everyone-should-be-on-n…
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web search NEUTRAL — ... Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). ... As a permanent resident, before you depart the United States for temporary ...
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrat…
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web search NEUTRAL — 5 hours ago ... ... Card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances. ... State Department to process their case. The ...
https://www.newsweek.com/green-card-update-student-visa-tour…
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Claim 6: “The Trump administration has said foreign nationals who enter the US on temporary visas should return to their home countries if they want to apply for permanent residency”
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Three independent web search results confirm that the Trump administration has issued a directive requiring temporary visa holders to return to their home countries to apply for green cards.
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 hours ago ... ... temporary visas seeking to adjust their ... Non-immigrant visa holders must return to home countries to apply for green cards, Trump ...
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/visa-holders-green-card…
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web search NEUTRAL — 3 hours ago ... The administration has issued a directive requiring most temporary visa holders living in the U.S. to return to their home country to finish ...
https://abcnews.com/US/trump-administration-issues-directive…
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 hour ago ... ... require certain aliens with temporary visas who decide they want to permanently reside in the U.S. to return to their home countries to apply ...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DYpNX9AkXCH/
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.