Explained: How the New US Green Card Rule Impacts Nepali Students and Workers
▸ Part of: USCIS Policy Shift May Force 75% of Nepali Green Card Applicants Abroad
The US has implemented a new policy, effective May 22, 2026, requiring most individuals seeking a green card to apply from their home country via consular processing, rather than adjusting status within the US. This change significantly impacts Nepalis, as immigrant visa issuances for Nepal have been paused since January 2026, creating a potential trap where individuals leave the US only to face indefinite waits in Nepal. The policy, detailed in memorandum PM-602-0199, reverses decades of in-country adjustment practices and is considered a historic shift in the American immigration system.
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