The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a strong warning for green card and visa holders staying in the country, saying visa or green card will be revoked if a person breaks the law.
In a recent post on X (previously Twitter), USCIS shared an image that read: “Green cards and visas will be revoked if an alien breaks the law.” The agency said it will cancel green cards and visas for people found guilty of serious crimes, like supporting or promoting terrorism, a stark reminder that staying in the US is a conditional privilege, not a guaranteed right.
For those unaware, having a Green Card (officially known as a Permanent Resident Card) allows one to live and work permanently in the US The steps one must take to apply for a Green Card will vary depending on their individual situation.
The USCIS’s post states: “Coming to America and receiving a visa or green card is a privilege. Our laws and values must be respected. If you advocate for violence, endorse or support terrorist activity, or encourage others to do so, you are no longer eligible to stay in the U.S.”
The warning comes amidst increased attention to national security and immigration enforcement. USCIS did not mention any specific case or context in the post but made it clear that individuals who break the rules could face serious consequences, including deportation.
No additional detail was provided by the agency at the time of publishing.
This comes after the US government recently announced a “catch and revoke” policy.
What is “catch and revoke” policy
Earlier this year, the Trump administration introduced a “catch and revoke” policy. Announcing the new policy, Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote on X: “There is now a one-strike policy: Catch-And-Revoke. Whenever the government catches non-U.S. citizens breaking our laws, we will take action to revoke their status.”
The policy, first shared on April 30 in a newsletter by Rubio, says it will target immigrants who have been found guilty of crimes like domestic violence and assault.
Credit: Times of India
