An Unreported Lobbying Blitz Allegedly Made Trump Reverse His Own Immigration Policy in Under a Week

An Unreported Lobbying Blitz Allegedly Made Trump Reverse His Own Immigration Policy in Under a Week

A quiet but extensive lobbying campaign by the tech and AI industries has allegedly forced the Trump administration to row back a sweeping new green card policy just days after it was announced. On 21 May 2026, US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued policy memorandum PM-602-0199, which reframed the longstanding right to apply for a green card inside the United States as a form of 'extraordinary relief.' The following day, a USCIS spokesm…

Trump’s Green Card move triggered backlash from firms reliant on H-1B workers: Report

Corporate leaders and tech groups are warning of severe economic disruptions after a USCIS directive ordered temporary visa holders to return home to finish green card processing.

Trump Wanted Green Card Applicants To Go Home. Then Came A Warning From CEOs

On May 22, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that applicants for permanent status should apply from their home countries "except in extraordinary circumstances".

US businesses caution Trump administration over green card rule change - The Canadian Media

IBNS-CMEDIA: US business leaders privately cautioned Trump administration officials that a proposed change to green card application procedures could disrupt workforces and create uncertainty for employers, according to a report by the Washington Post. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently said that applicants for permanent residency should generally apply from their home countries, except in “extraordinary circumstances.”…