The U.S. government has issued a clear warning to green card holders. Break the law even once and you could lose your residency. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that permanent residents involved in crimes, terrorism, or fraud face immediate consequences.
They are not bluffing. The agency is already revoking visas and green cards of individuals who violate the rules.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has ramped up inspections. Green card holders with any criminal history, including expunged or minor offenses, are now flagged. Officers are detaining some travelers the moment they land. Others are subjected to secondary screening, questioning, or even asked to surrender their green card rights on the spot.
Many cases involve elderly Indians who travel back and forth between the U.S. and India. CBP agents have reportedly pressured them into signing Form I-407, a document that gives up U.S. permanent residency.
Legal experts warn: Do not sign anything under pressure. Only an immigration judge can legally revoke your green card.
How to Stay Safe
This is not just a policy update. It’s a crackdown. U.S. immigration is watching, and mistakes past or present can now cost you your status, rights, and future. If you hold a green card, stay alert. One wrong move could send you packing.