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India.com
2 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
ATTENTION green card holders! Trump govt issues fresh warning to immigrants, says your green card, visas will be revoked if...
ATTENTION green card holders! Trump govt issues fresh warning to immigrants, says your green card, visas will be revoked if... The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has given a clear warning to immigrants: anyone who breaks serious laws can lose their visa or green card. In a recent message shared on X (earlier known as Twitter), USCIS posted an image saying, 'Green cards and visas will be revoked if an alien breaks the law.' The agency explained that people found guilty of serious crimes, like supporting or encouraging terrorism, can have their legal stay in the U.S. taken away. For those who may not know, a Green Card, officially called a Permanent Resident Card, allows a person to live and work in the U.S. permanently. However, the process to get one depends on the person's situation. The USCIS also wrote: 'Coming to the United States and getting a visa or green card is a privilege. You must follow our laws and respect our values. If you support violence, terrorism, or encourage others to do the same, you will lose the right to stay in the country.' US focusing on stricter immigration rules This warning comes at a time when the U.S. is putting more focus on national security and stricter immigration rules. USCIS didn't refer to any specific case, but made it clear that breaking the law can lead to deportation. This also follows the government's newly announced 'catch and revoke' policy, where violators will be caught and have their legal documents cancelled. What is the 'catch and revoke' policy? The 'catch and revoke' policy is a new immigration rule introduced earlier this year by the Trump administration. Under this rule, any non-U.S. citizen who is caught breaking U.S. laws could immediately lose their visa or green card. Announcing the policy, Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote on X (formerly Twitter): 'There is now a one-strike policy: Catch-And-Revoke. Whenever the government catches non-U.S. citizens breaking our laws, we will take action to revoke their status.' This means that if an immigrant is found guilty of crimes, especially serious ones like domestic violence, assault, or other violent acts, the U.S. government will cancel their legal status and may deport them. The policy was first revealed in Rubio's April 30 newsletter and is part of a broader effort to tighten immigration rules and increase national security. In simple terms, if you're not a U.S. citizen and you commit a crime, you may only get one chance after that, your legal stay in the U.S. can be taken away.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
US government warns: Green Cards and Visas will be revoked if ...
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a strong warning for immigrants, saying that green cards and visas will be revoked if a person breaks the law. In a recent post on X (formerly known as Twitter), USCIS shared an image that read: 'Green cards and visas will be revoked if an alien breaks the law.' The agency said it will cancel green cards and visas for people found guilty of serious crimes, like supporting or promoting terrorism, a stark reminder that staying in the US is a conditional privilege, not a guaranteed right. For those unaware, having a Green Card (officially known as a Permanent Resident Card) allows one to live and work permanently in the US The steps one must take to apply for a Green Card will vary depending on their individual situation. The USCIS's post states: 'Coming to America and receiving a visa or green card is a privilege. Our laws and values must be respected. If you advocate for violence, endorse or support terrorist activity, or encourage others to do so, you are no longer eligible to stay in the U.S.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy One, Get One Free, Up To 50% Discount, Expiring Soon Original Adidas Get Offer Undo The warning comes amid increased attention to national security and immigration enforcement. USCIS did not mention any specific case or context in the post but made it clear that individuals who break the rules could face serious consequences, including deportation. No additional detail was provided by the agency at the time of publishing. This comes after the US government recently announced a 'catch and revoke' policy. What is 'catch and revoke' policy Earlier this year, the Trump administration introduced a "catch and revoke" policy. Announcing the new policy, Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote on X: 'There is now a one-strike policy: Catch-And-Revoke. Whenever the government catches non-U.S. citizens breaking our laws, we will take action to revoke their status.' The policy, first shared on April 30 in a newsletter by Rubio, says it will target immigrants who have been found guilty of crimes like domestic violence and assault.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Mexican national charged with Fraudulent Permit, Failure to Notify Change of Address
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – A Mexican national has been arrested in Temple on criminal charges related to her alleged possession of a fraudulent Permanent Resident Card and failing to report her change of address. According to court documents, Juana Maria Garcia-Rosales was found in Temple on Thursday, May 15, after police executed a search warrant at her residence. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Fugitive Operations Officers subsequently arrested Garcia-Rosales for being in possession of a Permanent Resident Card with an Alien Number that had not been issued. The Department of Justice (DoJ) says a criminal complaint alleges that Garcia-Rosales admitted to purchasing the card from someone in Florida via social media. Further investigation revealed that Garcia-Rosales was previously admitted into the U.S. with a Border Crosser Card in July 2012 and the Form I-94 documenting her arrival listed her address as a location in Bryan—not Temple. Garcia-Rosales is charged with one count of possession of a fraudulent Permanent Resident Card and one count of failure to notify of change of address. If convicted, she faces up to ten years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department's Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Chicago Tribune
06-05-2025
- Chicago Tribune
What green card holders should know in preparing to travel outside the US
The Trump administration's crackdown on immigration has fueled anxiety at airports, border crossings and other U.S. ports of entry, with visa holders and tourists concerned that they may be detained or deported. Even some green card holders have faced increased scrutiny. A green card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card, is a legal authorization to live and work in the United States permanently. In the past, green card holders traveled in and out of the country with less worry than other foreign nationals, but the administration's restrictive approach at the borders — and stronger enforcement against green card holders who have committed crimes — has changed all that. Michael Wildes, an immigration lawyer and law professor in New York, said that citizens and green card holders alike have contacted him since President Donald Trump took office to inquire about his services if they get stopped at the border. Another immigration lawyer, Brad Bernstein, has taken to TikTok to debunk concerns and offer advice to travelers with green cards. Here's what to know about the rights a green card holder is entitled to and how to travel on a green card. What rights do green card holders have? Lawful permanent residents, who are often referred to as 'green card holders,' are allowed to live and work in the United States, receive Social Security, Medicare and college financial aid, and serve in the military, according to the Department of Homeland Security. They may also apply for citizenship after five years of legal permanent residency, or three years if they marry a U.S. citizen. Residents must be in the United States for at least 913 days in that five-year period to maintain eligibility for citizenship, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, an agency of the Department of Homeland Security. The department estimates that there were 12.8 million green card holders living in the United States on Jan. 1, 2024, an increase of 70,000 from the year before. Green card holders must carry their cards with them at all times. What travel restrictions apply to green card holders? Any green card holder who commits a crime, ranging from speeding to a more serious offense, can be denied entry to the United States or deported, but the government usually hasn't targeted those people unless they have committed major crimes, according to legal experts. Green card holders also must provide consistent information across travel forms. For example, the answers to questions on a green card form must match the answers provided in the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, the application required for most European travelers to the United States. While green card holders can spend up to 365 consecutive days outside the United States, any duration longer than six months can 'raise eyebrows,' Wildes said. Spending more than six months outside the country can also reset the number of years required to be eligible to apply for citizenship. Some green card holders who have been out of the country for an extended period say they have recently been pressured to give up their status by Customs and Border Protection agents, according to Bernstein. He said that some of his clients who are green card holders have been presented with forms used to abandon their lawful permanent resident status. Customs and Border Protection, Bernstein said, 'has taken on treating lawful permanent residents in a similar vein that they treat visitors and students, which is that they are going to be the judge and jury.' According to a spokesperson for Customs and Border Protection, the agency presents those forms only when a permanent resident arrives from a foreign country at a port of entry and voluntarily expresses a desire to surrender their green card. One of Bernstein's clients, a green card holder who lives in New York with his family, said he was detained in March at a Florida airport after returning from a three-month business trip to oversee a real estate project in Jamaica, where he lived before moving to the United States. The man, who asked not to be identified over concerns about his residency, said he was pulled aside for secondary inspection, where agents expressed their doubts about whether he really lived in the United States. At one point, he said, a form used to abandon legal permanent residence was presented, and he was told he should relinquish his green card and instead apply for a work permit to enter the United States. He refused, was admitted into the country and is now back in New York. He described the experience as disheartening, saying it felt like he wasn't welcome anymore. The Department of Homeland Security did not respond to questions about the incident. Another green card holder, Cliona Ward, 54, who has lived in Santa Cruz, California, since she was 12 years old, was detained at San Francisco International Airport on April 21 when she returned from a seven-day trip to Dublin. Ward had two felony convictions in 2007 and 2008 related to drug possession from a brief period of addiction she experienced, according to her sister, Orla Holladay. According to Holladay, those convictions were expunged — meaning the conviction would be essentially removed from the criminal record — after Ward completed a rehabilitation program, and she has maintained her sobriety for almost 20 years. Her sister described her as a taxpayer who is in the country legally and is a part of the community. Erin Hall, Ward's lawyer, said that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which handles such cases, has not provided any criminal records. The agency declined to comment. Ward has been in detention for a week and has no date set for a hearing on her case. What travel restrictions has the United States enacted? As part of the Trump administration's aggressive immigration agenda, border checkpoints have enacted what the White House refers to as 'advanced vetting.' The measures, which include detaining and deporting tourists, have led allied countries, like Germany, to update travel advisories for their citizens about traveling to the United States The Department of Homeland Security in April announced that it would screen immigrants' social media for evidence of antisemitism, which it said would be grounds for 'denying immigration benefit requests.' The screen looks for evidence of 'endorsing, espousing, promoting, or supporting antisemitic terrorism,' according to the statement. The measure applies to those applying for green cards, foreign students and other immigrants 'affiliated with educational institutions linked to antisemitic activity.' In recent months, the Trump administration has had a number of pro-Palestinian protesters — some green card holders, others with student visas — arrested and detained on account of their on-campus activity. What precautions should green card holders take? Wildes said that any green card holder looking to travel outside of the United States for six months or longer should apply for a reentry permit, which allows lawful permanent residents to re-enter after being abroad for up to two years. The permit serves as proof that the green card holder does not intend to abandon their legal status. If the permit doesn't arrive before departure from the United States, Wildes recommended traveling with the receipt of the application. Wildes also recommended that green card holders who travel frequently apply for Global Entry, a CBP program that expedites the clearance process when entering the United States. Originally Published: May 6, 2025 at 9:52 AM CDT
Observer
06-05-2025
- Observer
Tips for Green card holders while traveling to outside US
The Trump administration's crackdown on immigration has fueled anxiety at airports, border crossings, and other U.S. ports of entry, with visa holders and tourists concerned that they may be detained or deported. Even some green card holders have faced increased scrutiny. A green card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card, is a legal authorization to live and work in the United States permanently. In the past, green card holders traveled in and out of the country with less worry than other foreign nationals, but the administration's restrictive approach at the borders — and stronger enforcement against green card holders who have committed crimes — has changed all that. Michael Wildes, an immigration lawyer and law professor in New York, said that citizens and green card holders alike have contacted him since President Donald Trump took office to inquire about his services if they get stopped at the border. Another immigration lawyer, Brad Bernstein, has taken to TikTok to debunk concerns and offer advice to travelers with green cards. Here's what to know about the rights a green card holder is entitled to and how to travel on a green card. What Rights Do Green Card Holders Have? Lawful permanent residents, who are often referred to as 'green card holders,' are allowed to live and work in the United States, receive Social Security, Medicare, and college financial aid, and serve in the military, according to the Department of Homeland Security. They may also apply for citizenship after five years of legal permanent residency, or three years if they marry a U.S. citizen. Residents must be in the United States for at least 913 days in that five-year period to maintain eligibility for citizenship, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, an agency of the Department of Homeland Security. The department estimates that there were 12.8 million green card holders living in the United States on Jan. 1, 2024, an increase of 70,000 from the year before. Green card holders must carry their cards with them at all times. What Travel Restrictions Apply to Green Card Holders? Any green card holder who commits a crime, ranging from speeding to a more serious offense, can be denied entry to the United States or deported, but the government usually hasn't targeted those people unless they have committed major crimes, according to legal experts. Green card holders also must provide consistent information across travel forms. For example, the answers to questions on a green card form must match the answers provided in the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, the application required for most European travelers to the United States. While green card holders can spend up to 365 consecutive days outside the United States, any duration longer than six months can 'raise eyebrows,' Wildes said. Spending more than six months outside the country can also reset the number of years required to be eligible to apply for citizenship. Some green card holders who have been out of the country for an extended period say they have recently been pressured to give up their status by Customs and Border Protection agents, according to Bernstein. He said that some of his clients who are green card holders have been presented with forms used to abandon their lawful permanent resident status. Customs and Border Protection, Bernstein said, 'has taken on treating lawful permanent residents in a similar vein that they treat visitors and students, which is that they are going to be the judge and jury.' According to a spokesperson for Customs and Border Protection, the agency presents those forms only when a permanent resident arrives from a foreign country at a port of entry and voluntarily expresses a desire to surrender their green card. One of Bernstein's clients, a green card holder who lives in New York with his family, said he was detained in March at a Florida airport after returning from a three-month business trip to oversee a real estate project in Jamaica, where he lived before moving to the United States. The man, who asked not to be identified over concerns about his residency, said he was pulled aside for secondary inspection, where agents expressed their doubts about whether he lived in the United States. At one point, he said, a form used to abandon legal permanent residence was presented, and he was told he should relinquish his green card and instead apply for a work permit to enter the United States. He refused, was admitted into the country, and is now back in New York. He described the experience as disheartening, saying it felt like he wasn't welcome anymore. The Department of Homeland Security did not respond to questions about the incident. Another green card holder, Cliona Ward, 54, who has lived in Santa Cruz, California, since she was 12 years old, was detained at San Francisco International Airport on April 21 when she returned from a seven-day trip to Dublin. Ward had two felony convictions in 2007 and 2008 related to drug possession from a brief period of addiction she experienced, according to her sister, Orla Holladay. According to Holladay, those convictions were expunged — meaning the conviction would be essentially removed from the criminal record — after Ward completed a rehabilitation program, and she has maintained her sobriety for almost 20 years. Her sister described her as a taxpayer who is in the country legally and is a part of the community. Erin Hall, Ward's lawyer, said that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which handles such cases, has not provided any criminal records. The agency declined to comment. Ward has been in detention for a week and has no date set for a hearing on her case. What Travel Restrictions Has the United States Enacted? As part of the Trump administration's aggressive immigration agenda, border checkpoints have enacted what the White House refers to as 'advanced vetting.' The measures, which include detaining and deporting tourists, have led allied countries, like Germany, to update travel advisories for their citizens about traveling to the United States What Precautions Should Green Card Holders Take? Wildes said that any green card holder looking to travel outside of the United States for six months or longer should apply for a reentry permit, which allows lawful permanent residents to re-enter after being abroad for up to two years. The permit serves as proof that the green card holder does not intend to abandon their legal status. If the permit doesn't arrive before departure from the United States, Wildes recommends traveling with the receipt of the application. Wildes also recommended that green card holders who travel frequently apply for Global Entry, a CBP program that expedites the clearance process when entering the United States. This article originally appeared in
