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Do I need to leave the United States to apply for a green card?

Not necessarily. Some applicants may still qualify for Adjustment of Status, but USCIS has stated that this form of relief is discretionary and should be evaluated case by case. TIME reported that many people applying from inside the United States may now face greater pressure to complete processing through U.S. consulates abroad. (USCIS)

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Home » FAQs » Do I need to leave the United States to apply for a green card?

Not necessarily. Some applicants may still qualify for Adjustment of Status, but USCIS has stated that this form of relief is discretionary and should be evaluated case by case. TIME reported that many people applying from inside the United States may now face greater pressure to complete processing through U.S. consulates abroad. (USCIS)

Answer by David Joseph Rozas

David Rozas is an experienced criminal and immigration lawyer and one of the founding partners of Rozas & Rozas Law Firm. He has been with the firm since 2004, joining his brother, Greg in practice. David concentrates his law practice on criminal defense and immigration.