The Trump administration has expanded the long-standing 'good moral character' requirement for US citizenship, introducing tougher scrutiny on immigrants’ behavior, values, and community ties. Officers will now assess not just crimes but also everyday conduct, social contributions, and signs of “anti-Americanism.”
A new policy will use only the Final Action Dates chart to decide when a visa is available, reducing protection time for children of immigrants—especially affecting Indian families stuck in long green card backlogs.
Bipartisan US immigration bill aims to eliminate green card backlog by 2035, offering premium processing, expanded country caps, and residency paths for documented dreamers.