US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said new immigration rules requiring some legal immigrants to complete green card processing from abroad are not aimed at India but are part of a broader overhaul of the US immigration system. He said the reforms address system misuse & migration challenges, acknowledging short-term disruptions while promising a more efficient & effective process in the long run.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on May 23, clarified Washington’s position on the new immigration regulations, stating that the requirement for certain legal immigrants to leave the United States and complete their green card applications from abroad is not aimed specifically at India. Instead, he said, the measure is part of a broader overhaul of the US immigration system.
Rubio said the reforms were introduced in response to what he described as a major migration crisis over the past few years. "This isn't about India. It is about the whole world," Rubio told NDTV, claiming that more than 20 million people had entered the US unlawfully and alleging that the green card system had been misused in a number of cases.
He further acknowledged that "Reforms to the immigration process may initially cause inconvenience and disruptions but would eventually make the system more stable, viable, efficient and effective for both immigrants and the United States," adding that the changes are intended to strengthen the long-term functioning of the immigration framework.
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