The Trump administration has introduced significant updates to the U.S. green card application process for married couples. These changes include updated forms, more rigorous marriage interviews, and increased requirements for financial disclosures from applicants.
Officials are also advising lawful permanent residents—green card holders—to stay away from protests and politically charged demonstrations. Authorities warn that immigrants came to the U.S. seeking a better life, not to engage in activities viewed as disruptive.
This comes amid recent reports, including the case of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia graduate student and Palestinian activist, who is now in jail awaiting deportation after participating in protests.
These changes signal that all areas of the U.S. immigration system, especially under marriage-based green card applications, could be subject to further reforms.
With President Donald Trump reaffirming his commitment to tighten immigration laws and pledging what he called the largest mass deportation effort in U.S. history, more adjustments could be on the way in the coming weeks.
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