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US tightens green card rules: applicants must go abroad

The US government has significantly tightened the requirements for obtaining a green card. According to Zeit, applicants must now reside outside the United States during the application process.

US tightens green card rules: applicants must go abroad
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The US government has significantly tightened the requirements for obtaining a green card. According to Zeit, applicants must now reside outside the United States during the application process.

The measure is intended to deter illegal migrants. Previously, applicants could stay in the US while their application was being processed. The new rules take effect immediately.

Source: www.zeit.de