Legal experts advise on what to prepare for US green card, visa holders amid immigration crackdown
By Minh Nga March 24, 2025 | 09:57 pm PT
Holders of U.S. green card, H-1B, and F-1 visa are advised to ensure all documentation is up to date and be prepared for extended questioning and delays when re-entering the U.S. amid heightened immigration scrutiny.
As U.S. immigration policies tighten, particularly following U.S. Vice President JD Vance's statement that "A green card does not give an individual an indefinite right to stay in the United States," those holding green cards, H-1B work visas, and F-1 student visas are facing increased scrutiny, especially when re-entering the U.S. from abroad.
Legal experts said anyone planning to travel outside the U.S. should be prepared for potential delays, documentation reviews, and extended questioning when returning. Agencies such as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are conducting thorough checks on individuals leaving or entering the U.S.
According to New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV), legal experts advise those holding a green card, H-1B, or F-1 visa to have the following papers ready:
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