temporary visa holders
Coverage of temporary visa holders in the Nexus archive.
- Culture war killing America’s response to demographic decline
The Supreme Court reaffirmed that the 14th Amendment grants automatic citizenship to anyone born in the US, including children of illegal immigrants and temporary visa holders. The Trump administration had sought to exclude these groups, but rightists criticized the ruling as part of a culture war undermining responses to demographic decline.
- 5 things to know about the Trump administration’s new green card policy
The Trump administration introduced a new green card policy requiring most temporary visa holders and humanitarian parolees to return to their home countries while awaiting permanent residency. The policy caused confusion and backlash before being downplayed, with officials stating it was not a blanket rule and allowing discretion for individual cases.
- US says temporary visa holders should leave to apply for Green Cards
US authorities have stated that temporary visa holders seeking Green Cards must leave the country to apply, clarifying that Green Card applications from within the US are discretionary rather than guaranteed rights. This policy reversal affects numerous foreign workers and their immigration prospects.
- Administration issues directive requiring green card applicants to apply outside US
The U.S. administration has issued a directive requiring most temporary visa holders in the United States to return to their home countries to complete green card applications. The policy change affects individuals already residing in the U.S. on temporary visas.