Re: Refugees in the U.S. could be arrested under a new immigration memo

On Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:53:15 -0000 (UTC)
Webbster <[email protected]> wrote:

> Invasion Is Illegal <[email protected]> wrote in 
> news:[email protected]:
> 
> > Immigrants who came to the U.S. as refugees could be detained after
> > a year of arriving here under a new policy from the Department of   
> Homeland
> > Security. 
> > 
> > Refugees must either get a green card within a year, or "present
> > themselves to the agency" to avoid detention, according to a Feb. 18
> > memo from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and
> > Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 
> >   
> 'Get a green card WITHIN a year'?!!
> 
> You have to be here for at least a year before you can apply.
> =============
> AI Overview
> Refugees in the U.S. are required to apply for a green card (lawful 
> permanent residence) after being physically present in the country
> for at least one year. This application, known as an adjustment of
> status, is mandatory for refugees to maintain their legal status. The
> application is filed using Form I-485, with no filing or biometrics
> fees required ============
> 
> 

That is changing, duh.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/new-trump-administration-order-lead-detention-thousands-legal-refugees-rcna259838

...refugees applying for green cards must return to federal custody one
year after they were admitted to the U.S. for review of their
applications.

DHS “may maintain custody for the duration of the inspection and examination process,” said the memo, which was filed Wednesday.

The administration has cited national security and economic concerns
for its changed policies. 

MAGA!!!