Changes in the Immigration Policy of the USA May Lead to Deportation

• A new policy may lead to the deportation of immigrants who apply for a green card through marriage.
• More than 2.4 million I-130 petitions are awaiting review at USCIS.
• The Department of Justice plans to appeal to the Supreme Court regarding the cancellation of citizenship by birth.

The new policy of the Donald Trump administration concerns immigrants who are trying to obtain green cards through marriage. According to the new guidelines, immigrants who submit applications for obtaining legal status through family members or friends may be subject to deportation.

Changes that take effect on September 1, 2025, allow U.S. immigration authorities to begin the procedure for issuing for individuals who do not have legal status but have submitted applications for obtaining permanent residency. This also applies to those who are waiting for resolutions on other family petitions.

According to USCIS data, in the first six months of 2025, more than 520,000 I-130 petitions were submitted, which is the first step toward obtaining legal status. Overall, there are more than 2.4 million petitions being processed, of which over 2 million are expected to wait more than six months.

Experts believe that the new policy may create fear among immigrants, as they may now be deported at any moment during the process. USCIS stated that the changes are aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the immigration system and combating fraud.

These changes also reflect the intentions of the Trump administration regarding tightening immigration control, as they may impact not only those who entered the country illegally but also those whose legal status has expired while waiting for a resolution on their petitions.

Simultaneously, the U.S. Department of Justice plans to appeal to the Supreme Court for a swift review of the constitutionality of Trump's order regarding the cancellation of citizenship by birth. This order, if upheld, could lead to more than 150,000 newborns remaining without citizenship.

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