A new memo from USCIS may require more green card applicants to apply from outside the US, potentially causing disruption. The policy shift could significantly restrict the ability of immigrants to obtain green cards while in the US, with some outlets reporting that most applicants will now have to apply from their home countries. However, the scope of the change is not entirely clear, with some reports indicating it will affect some applicants and others suggesting it will impact most or even all green card seekers.