USCIS policy shift leaves 700,000 green card applicants in limbo

A policy shift by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has left approximately 700,000 green card applicants in limbo, according to agency data.

The change affects individuals who have been waiting for permanent residency, many of whom are already living and working in the United States on temporary visas.

USCIS officials have not provided a timeline for resolving the backlog, leaving applicants uncertain about their immigration status and future plans.

Immigrant advocates have criticized the move, arguing it disrupts the lives of law-abiding residents and undermines the legal immigration system.

The agency has not commented on whether it plans to revise the policy or expedite processing for those affected.