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India Today
24-07-2025
- India Today
US cautions Green Card, visa holders, carry papers always or face fine
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a stern warning to green card holders and other non-citizens to carry their registration documentation at all times. A failure to do so could result in a misdemeanour charge and fines if stopped by federal law enforcement, according to CBP."Always carry your alien registration documentation. Not having these when stopped by federal law enforcement can lead to a misdemeanour and fines," CBP said in a post on X on Wednesday (US time).advertisementThe advisory, rooted in Section 1304(e) of Title 8 of the US Code, mandates that every non-citizen aged 18 and older must carry their certificate of alien registration or alien registration receipt card at all times. "Every alien, eighteen years of age and over, shall at all times carry with him and have in his personal possession any certificate of alien registration or alien registration receipt card issued to him. Failing to do so can lead to a misdemeanour and fines if you are stopped by federal law enforcement. If you are a non-citizen, please follow the laws of the United States of America," the advisory CBP's reminder serves as an important notice to millions of immigrants living legally in the US, especially amid evolving immigration policies and increased enforcement measures.A Green Card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551), is proof that a person has been granted lawful permanent residency (LPR) in the United could also impact account for the second-largest immigrant community in the US, with several thousand holding green from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in 2024 revealed that 49,700 Indians were naturalised, making up 6.1% of all new US citizens. This places them right behind Mexico, which accounted for 13.1% of naturalisations, making it the highest."Among the top five countries of birth for people naturalising in FY 2024, Mexico was the lead country with 13.1% of all naturalisations, followed by India (6.1%), the Philippines (5.0%), the Dominican Republic (4.9%), and Vietnam (4.1%)," stated the USCIS NOEM ASKED ALL NON-CITIZENS TO CARRY DOCUMENTSEarlier in April, Department of Homeland Security Director Kristi Noem asked all non-citizens 18 and older to carry permits at all times."All non-citizens 18 and older must carry this documentation (registration proof) at all times. The administration has directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prioritise enforcement. There will be no sanctuary for non-compliance," Kristi Noem, DHS secretary, said in a March, US Vice President JD Vance said that green card holders in the US do not have an indefinite right to stay in the country and can be deported at the administration's discretion.- EndsTrending Reel
Newsweek
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Border Patrol Issues Warning to Green-Card Holders
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Green-card holders have been warned that federal authorities may revoke their legal status if they have a criminal record and violate immigration laws. "Under our nation's laws, our government has the authority to revoke your green card if our laws are broken and abused," Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said in a statement on X, formerly Twitter. The agency added that lawful permanent residents arriving at a U.S. port of entry with prior criminal convictions could end up detained ahead of removal proceedings. Why It Matters The warning comes amid a widespread immigration crackdown under the Trump administration. President Donald Trump has pledged to remove millions of undocumented immigrants as part of a hardline mass deportation policy, with the White House labeling anyone in the country illegally as a "criminal." Beyond targeting those without legal status, immigrants with valid visas and green cards have also faced detention under the government's sweeping enforcement operations. Newsweek has reported numerous cases involving green-card holders and applicants being caught up in the immigration raids. This undated image from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service shows the front of a sample "green card," formally known as a Permanent Resident Card. This undated image from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service shows the front of a sample "green card," formally known as a Permanent Resident Card. AP What To Know There were 12.8 million lawful permanent residents, or green-card holders, living in the U.S. as of January 1, 2024, according to estimates by the Office of Homeland Security Statistics. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has said that lawful permanent residents found to be in violation of immigration laws could lose their legal status and face deportation. Amelia Wilson, assistant professor at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law and director of the Immigration Justice Clinic, said there are clear legal safeguards that protect green-card holders from sudden revocation. "The law contained within the Immigration and Nationality Act is clear," Wilson told Newsweek. "The Department of Homeland Security cannot unilaterally 'revoke' a permanent resident's status. There is a process the agency must follow, including serving the individual with a 'Notice of Intent to Rescind,' at which time that individual is entitled to a hearing before an immigration judge." Under Trump, government agencies such as CBP, USCIS and ICE have launched a broad social media campaign, issuing warnings that urge undocumented immigrants to self-deport, highlighting criminal arrests and maintaining a significantly larger online presence than under previous administrations. The Trump administration is moving to revoke visas of foreign students allegedly linked to pro-Hamas activities, including campus protests and distributing flyers. The effort is part of a wider executive order targeting antisemitism and supporters of extremist groups. The crackdown has expanded immigration enforcement against pro-Palestinian supporters with green cards. Several high-profile detentions have taken place. One such case is Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia graduate student, who was arrested at his university-owned apartment. What People Are Saying Amelia Wilson, assistant professor at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law and director of the Immigration Justice Clinic, told Newsweek: "During these proceedings, it is the government that bears the burden of proving by clear, unequivocal, and convincing evidence that the permanent resident should have their status taken away. At that point it is the immigration judge—and only the immigration judge—who can effectively strip an individual of their green card." Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on X on March 9: "We will be revoking the visas and/or green cards of Hamas supporters in America so they can be deported." USCIS, on X on May 5: "Green cards and visas will be revoked if an alien breaks the law, supports terrorism, overstays their permitted visit time, performs illegal work, or anything else that violates the terms on which we granted them this privilege or compromises the safety of our fellow Americans." Customs and Border Protection, on X: "Attention Green Card Holders: Having a criminal history does not make you an upstanding lawful permanent resident. Possessing a green card is a privilege, not a right."
Borneo Post
05-07-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Crawling through life: Rose's struggle for citizenship and dignity
The author with Rose during a visit to hand over to her some clothing donated by Miri City Caring Society. LIFE has not been easy for Rose Sulau Tugau. The 65-year-old resident of Kampung Pasir in Lutong, Miri is unable to walk due to severe back pains. The only way she can move around the house is by crawling. It is said that complications from the metal screws inserted in her spine in three surgeries previously, have left her unable to walk. As if that is not enough, the RM200 monthly aid from the Welfare Department has stopped since March this year. At first, she was told to be patient, but after several more visits in subsequent months, an officer finally broke the heart-breaking news – the assistance had been terminated. 'This is because you are a red IC (identification card)-holder with permanent-resident status – you're no longer eligible for aid now,' she was told. Frustration Rose, a Kenyah from rural Baram, can only shake her head in disbelief. She is frustrated that despite the many trips to the National Registration Department (NRD), she has not managed to change her red MyPR to the blue IC. 'I was originally from Long Selatong in Ulu Baram, studied at St Pius Primary School in Long San, and later followed my older – and only – brother to Belaga, while my two younger sisters stayed behind. 'Others in the class were all issued with red IC, but managed to change it to blue (Malaysian citizenship IC); unfortunately, I did not,' she told thesundaypost . In her sunset years, Rose wants to see the light at the end of the tunnel. 'My only brother had passed away; one sister is also an OKU (individual with disability) like me; my youngest sister is still in the village. They all had the blue IC.' Ulu Selatong in the interior of Baram, about a six-hour journey by road and boat from Miri, but it may take longer depending on the road conditions, or circumstances such as collapsed bridges or landslides. Rose said her old blue IC changed to red MyPR when she renewed it at the NRD in Kuala Lumpur, accompanied by her adopted son who lived and worked there in 2012. Starting June 1, 2006, the MyPR was issued and came in red colour, with the words 'Permanent Resident' shown on the card. In 2017, members of the Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) helped Rose check her status, bringing her to see NRD officers at the Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) Miri on March 17 that year. Back then, Councillor Aries Leong, Councillor Lee Thin Hin and Councillor Joanna Ping had said that her case would be referred to the Home Ministry as the record indicated that her status as only a Permanent Resident Card (MyPR) holder, and not a citizen. The NRD's records also indicated that Rose did not have her parents' documents when she first applied for the identity card on June 7, 1973; thus, she was told to submit a fresh citizenship application to comply with the requirements. There has been no news for her since. Appeal for help Rose's husband Ajang Janae died in 2016, at age 59, because of brain cancer. Prior to that, she was hospitalised for three months after having undergone a back surgery in October 2013, which left her wheelchair-bound. That was when her husband had lovingly cared for her, until a relapse of cancer left him paralysed in 2015. Throughout that time of sickness, Rose had become the sole caregiver of her bedridden husband at their squatter house. 'My wish now is that the government can help me change my red IC to a blue IC, and to provide me with monthly assistance. 'I am already 65 this year, living alone and with painful knees. 'I have to survive on meagre income, coming from selling some yams that I grow in my little garden. 'Due to my disability, I have to enlist the help of my neighbours to help me buy groceries and some essential items.' Rose tends to her garden. Nevertheless, Rose does not let hardship get in her way of doing her chores like cooking and cleaning, as well as tending to her garden. The Methodist Church donates rice to her every month. Moreover, Piasau assemblyman Datuk Sebastian Ting has allocated funds for repair works on her dilapidated house, including building a concrete pathway for easier wheelchair access. In her sunset years, Rose looks forward to seeing light at the end of the tunnel. Talking about her adopted son – the one who accompanied her to the NRD in Kuala Lumpur – she said he is now a driver, providing for his four school-going children. 'He has his own burden to bear,' she said. 'He had burnt a hole in his pocket, flying his entire family home to see me in 2023 before returning for work in Pahang. 'I had to decline his offer to come live with him in Kuantan – it's just not suitable for my condition. 'I prefer to face my challenges here in Sarawak. 'My only hope is that my financial burden would be lessened,' she added. crawling miri OKU Rose Sulau Tugau
News18
03-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Amid Trump's Flip-Flops On Citizenship Law, Here's How You Can Legally Apply For A Green Card
A Green Card—officially known as a Permanent Resident Card—is a document issued by the US government that allows a non-US citizen to live and work permanently in the United States Donald Trump is at it again. The United States President has hinted that he may consider revoking the US citizenship of New York City's Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. This followed Trump's comment that his former aide Elon Musk would have to 'close up shop and head back home to South Africa" amid a controversy over his tax breaks. Trump's views on citizenship to the United States are an open secret. The US President has repeatedly criticised the current green card system—especially family-based immigration—maintaining that the US should prioritise skilled immigrants rather than allowing extended family members to immigrate through family ties. Trump has advocated for a points-based immigration system, similar to those in Canada or Australia. Under this, green cards would go primarily to immigrants with high levels of education, English proficiency, and job offers in specialised fields. To become naturalised as a US citizen, an individual needs to be above the age of 18 and to have lived continuously in the US as a green card holder for five years, or three years if they are married to a US citizen. WHAT IS A GREEN CARD? A Green Card—officially known as a Permanent Resident Card—is a document issued by the US government that allows a non-US citizen to live and work permanently in the United States. By granting lawful permanent resident (LPR) status, a Green Card allows the holder to live and work in the US indefinitely, travel outside the US (with some restrictions), and apply for US citizenship after a few years (typically 3–5 years). Originally, the card was green in colour when first issued in the 1940s. Even though it has gone through many design changes (and was not green for decades), the nickname 'Green Card" stuck. The most recent versions have returned to a green-ish tint. WHAT ARE THE LEGAL WAYS TO GET A GREEN CARD? • Family-Based Green Card: This is the most common pathway. A person is eligible for this if they are immediate relatives of a US citizen (spouse, unmarried child under 21, parent) or other family categories (e.g., siblings, married adult children) of US citizens or green card holders. A US relative files Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) and then one applies for the Green Card via Adjustment of Status (if inside the US) or Consular Processing (if abroad). • Employment-Based Green Card: This is issued to individuals with certain job offers, skills, or qualifications. The categories under this include: EB-1: People with extraordinary abilities, researchers, executives EB-2: Professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional abilities EB-3: Skilled workers, professionals, and other workers EB-4: Special immigrants (e.g. religious workers, U.S. government employees abroad) EB-5: Investor green card – $800,000+ investment in a U.S. business creating jobs In this case, an Employer usually files Form I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker) and then one adjusts status or goes through consular processing. • Diversity Visa (Green Card Lottery): This is a US government programme for people from countries with low US immigration. They should hail from an eligible country and meet minimum education or work experience requirements. The applicant will apply through the official Diversity Visa Program (free to enter) and if selected, go through the interview and background check stages. • Asylum or Refugee Status: This applies if one is fleeing persecution. One must prove they are a refugee or asylee based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or group membership. The applicant must apply for asylum or enter the US as a refugee. After one year, they can apply for a Green Card via Form I-485. • Special Categories U visa: For victims of crimes who assist law enforcement T visa: For trafficking victims Special Immigrant Juvenile: For abused or neglected minors WHAT IS THE GENERAL APPLICATION PROCESS? Someone usually must file an immigrant petition for you (often referred to as sponsoring or petitioning for you). In some cases, you may be eligible to file for yourself. After USCIS approves the immigrant petition, and there is a visa available in your category, you file either a Green Card application with USCIS or a visa application with the US Department of State. You go to a biometrics appointment to provide fingerprints, photos, and a signature, followed by an interview. You then receive a decision on your application. About the Author Apoorva Misra Apoorva Misra is News Editor at with over nine years of experience. She is a graduate from Delhi University's Lady Shri Ram College and holds a PG Diploma from Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. More First Published:
India.com
28-06-2025
- 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.
