New Immigration Rules: The US government has now implemented extremely strict regulations for foreign nationals. Consequently, applying for a Green Card while physically present within the United States will now be significantly more difficult than it was previously.

NEW ORLEANS — In your Breakdown: Mahmoud Khalil is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. But what does that exactly mean? Lawful permanent residents are also known as ‘green card’ holders. They are lawfully authorized to live and work in ...

Legal permanent residents and visa holders can be deported from the U.S. if they meet specific criteria such as being convicted of certain crimes or committing fraud to secure their immigration status. The Trump administration has been targeting some ...

TIJUANA, Baja California — If you are a lawful permanent resident of the United States—that is, you have a Green Card—but spend most of your time living in Mexico (for example, residing in Tijuana and commuting daily to San Diego) it’s crucial to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student, was arrested on Saturday by agents from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, according to fellow students. Khalil, who is ...

The federal government is tightening the reins on how immigrants secure permanent residency from within the country. In a newly released policy memorandum, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminded its officers and the public that adjusting one’s status to a lawful permanent resident is not an automatic right,

New federal policy could force thousands of people living legally in the United States — including many in the Chicago area — to leave the country or lose their shot at a green card. Victor Jacobo reports.