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Trump administration to force foreigners in the U. S. to apply for a green card abroad

Foreigners in the U. S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surprise change to a longstanding policy.

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What happened Foreigners in the U. S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surprise change to a longstanding policy.
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftWhat smart people are saying about the new green card crackdown

Business Insider · Center-left · News report

CenterTrump administration to force foreigners in the U. S. to apply for a green card abroad

NPR Politics · Center · News report

Right / center-rightGreen Card Seekers Must Now Apply from Abroad, White House Announces

The American Conservative · Center-right · News report

SEE THE HEADLINES

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NPR PoliticsNews report · May 23, 5:11 AM

Trump administration to force foreigners in the U. S. to apply for a green card abroad

Foreigners in the U. S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surprise change to a longstanding policy.

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CL · Center-leftMostly Factual
Business InsiderNews report · May 23, 10:16 PM

What smart people are saying about the new green card crackdown

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Trump's immigration policy limits green card status adjustments, causing confusion and debate among lawyers, advocates, and policy experts.

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TimeAnalysis · May 23, 6:19 PM

Trump's Green Card Changes Could Force Hundreds of Thousands to Leave U. S. Here's What To Know

A new federal memo could force hundreds of thousands of visa holders to leave the U. S.—and wait abroad—to apply for permanent residency.

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CBS News PoliticsNews report · May 23, 6:09 PM

Trump administration to require most green card applicants to leave U. S. first

The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U. S. to get permanent residency.

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CR · Center-rightMostly Factual
The American ConservativeNews report · May 23, 2:30 PM

Green Card Seekers Must Now Apply from Abroad, White House Announces

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State of the Union: The move comes after visa processing at U. S. consulates were suspended in 75 countries.

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May 23, 5:11 AM: NPR Politics joined the source map.

May 23, 2:30 PM: The American Conservative joined the source map.

May 23, 6:09 PM: CBS News Politics joined the source map.

May 23, 6:19 PM: Time joined the source map.

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