Ever since he took over in January 2025, US President Donald Trump has been making quite literally changes in the government. From going to reject transgender identity, several changes have been made in the previous month, ranging from going to rejecting mutual tariffs with American trades. Now, the Trump administration has touched Aadhaar with a new case. This has introduced some changes in the green card application process for married couples in terms of updated forms, marriage interviews and increased financial revelations.
Trump is overshadowing illegal immigrants, promising to fulfill the biggest public exile in American history. His administration has already deported around 100,000 illegal migrants. Now, according to the United States citizenship and immigration service (USCIS), a green card holder has the right to live permanently in the US, provided that they do not take any action that will “make you delete under the immigration law.” This includes breaking laws and not filing tax.
What are the changes in the green card marriage?
One of the several ways to get American Green Card is to marry an American citizen or green card holder. Then, the person can sponsor his spouse for a green card and get them a permanent residence in the US. One of the changes made by the government in this case I-485, “The application has been issued on 20 January to register the application permanent residence or adjusted status, so that the applied for a valid permanent residence.
Language changes in new form include two gender identity options and revival of the term “alien”.
The form now also has a new public charge section, which asks people to disclose their entire domestic income, their property, their debt or liabilities and if they have got any public assistance in the country.
Part 9 of the form, related to the basis of general eligibility and informality, includes a question about the degree of highest education that has a certificate, license and list of skills with the applicant.
The couple interviews are back! Remember the interview of Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock, when they got married, he is one! While no official order has been given on the matter, Trump has stated in the instructions related to immigration that the US will pursue “extended veating” which may come under the interview.
