Critics say the move could hurt groups of people such as trafficking victims. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

According to USCIS, this policy is intended to ensure that non-immigrants who come to the US for a short time and for a specific purpose return to their home country once the purpose of their visit is complete.

The Trump administration said Friday that people with temporary visas seeking green cards must return to their home countries and apply there.