Officers are directed to consider relevant factors and information on a case-by-case basis when determining whether an alien warrants this extraordinary relief.

The Trump administration announced Friday that most US green card applicants must now complete the process from their home countries, the report said. Previously, applicants could adjust status while in the US.

Tightening rules for Green Card application, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services will grant ‘Adjustment of Status’ only in extraordinary circumstances, and those wanting a Green Card must return to their home country and apply for one.