A lawsuit filed in the United States is challenging new immigration policies that could make it more difficult for some eligible immigrants to obtain Green Cards, raising concerns about permanent residency, employment and family separation.
The lawsuit, filed on October 5 in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts, challenges policies introduced by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) affecting applications for lawful permanent residency. The plaintiffs include immigrant rights organisations, labour groups, educators and individual applicants.
According to reports, the challenged policies could make it harder for certain applicants to secure permanent residency while living in the United States. The plaintiffs argue that the changes could lead to application denials, additional uncertainty and disruptions to family and professional life.
The lawsuit seeks to block the policies. However, filing a case does not automatically suspend the rules, and the outcome will depend on the court’s decision.
Are Green Card Holders Facing Deportation?
- The lawsuit does not establish a blanket deportation policy against existing Green Card holders. Lawful permanent residents generally retain their status unless it is lost or terminated under applicable immigration law. Certain criminal convictions and immigration violations can create separate deportation risks.
- The main concern in this lawsuit involves people who are applying for Green Cards and have not yet received permanent-resident status.
Impact on Foreign Workers and Indian IT Professionals
- The developments have also raised concerns among foreign professionals seeking employer sponsored permanent residency.
- Separately, reports on October 8 described restrictions affecting the PERM labour certification process for certain major technology companies, including Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL Technologies, Cognizant, Microsoft, Adobe and Capgemini.
- PERM is an important step in many employment based Green Card applications. Restrictions on this process could delay or disrupt the permanent residency plans of affected workers.
- However, these developments do not mean that all employees of the named companies will lose their jobs or that existing Green Card holders will automatically be deported.
What Happens Next?
The court proceedings and the implementation of the immigration policies will determine the extent of their impact. Foreign workers and applicants should check their individual immigration status and seek advice from a qualified US immigration attorney before making decisions about employment, travel or residency applications.
Business Galaxy Conclusion: The developments highlight growing uncertainty surrounding US immigration procedures. While some Green Card applicants and foreign professionals could face additional challenges, there is no basis to conclude that all existing Green Card holders are being deported or denied permanent employment.
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