US Immigration authority issues clarification for H-1B visa holders and high-skilled workers on changes in Green Card policy; says: People who present applications that provide …

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a clarification on the Trump administration’s new Green Card policy that could require many applicants to apply for permanent residency from outside the United States. The policy announcement made last week raised fears across the technology industry and among H-1B visa holders that high-skilled workers could face long delays or disruptions in their immigration process. However, a USCIS spokesperson told Semafor that many H-1B visa holders and applicants considered to be in the national interest may still be allowed to continue adjusting their status from inside the country.

USCIS says some applicants may continue current Green Card process