Will the Trump administration reverse its green card policy by December 31, 2026?
Rules Summary
Resolves YES if by December 31, 2026 (11:59 PM UTC) the US federal government (via DHS, USCIS, or the President) issues a final, binding, official rule or memorandum that:
Explicitly eliminates the requirement for most green card applicants physically present in the US to leave the country to file their application;
Is published on uscis.gov, dhs.gov, whitehouse.gov, or in the Federal Register;
Uses clear language such as “adjustment of status is available without departure” for a class previously required to depart.
Resolves NO if no such document exists, or if the only changes are exceptions for small groups, non-binding guidance, or court orders that the administration does not adopt as final policy.
Will the Trump administration successfully implement fast-track deportations without being blocked by a higher court by October 1, 2026?