The Green Card Home Country Rule represents one of the most significant shifts in U.S. legal immigration processing in over six decades. Announced by the Trump administration on May 22, 2026, this directive fundamentally alters how many temporary visa holders can pursue permanent residency, pushing most applicants toward consular processing in their home countries rather than adjusting status while remaining in the United States. Why the Green Card Home Country Rule Was Introduced U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) framed the Green Card Home Country Rule as a return to the original intent of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).…