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The website reports that the Trump administration announced a policy requiring foreigners in the U.S. to apply for green cards from their home countries, a change from longstanding practices. This policy could affect hundreds of thousands of applicants annually and has caused confusion and concern.

The claims regarding U.S. immigration policies and practices during the Trump administration and beyond are largely supported by the evidence. The Trump administration's policy requiring green card applicants to apply from their home countries is confirmed by multiple sources, though details on its implementation are sparse. Historical claims about the green card process and the closure of the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are well-documented and supported by authoritative sources. Statistical claims about green card applications and visa wait times are supported by credible sources, though some lack multiple corroborating references. Overall, the evidence supports the factual accuracy of these claims, with varying degrees of confidence based on the availability and quality of sources.

May 23, 2026 Language: en 5 claims analyzed

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Mostly True Politics
The Trump administration announced that foreigners in the U.S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country.
The evidence indicates that the Trump administration did announce a policy requiring foreigners in the U.S. to apply for green cards from their home countries. This is supported by multiple sources, including a YouTube video and a news summary. However, the policy's implementation and impact are not fully detailed in the evidence provided.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 70
Web Consensus Weight 50
Source Quality Score 60
Source Quality Weight 25
Llm Reasoning Score 70
Llm Reasoning Weight 25
Weighted Total 68
Evidence Summary Multiple web sources confirm the Trump administration's announcement.
77
Mostly True Politics
For over half a century, foreign nationals with legal status have been able to apply for and complete the entire process for permanent residence in the United States.
The historical evidence supports the claim that foreign nationals with legal status have been able to apply for and complete the process for permanent residence in the U.S. for over half a century. This is corroborated by multiple sources detailing the history of the green card process.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 85
Web Consensus Weight 50
Source Quality Score 80
Source Quality Weight 25
Llm Reasoning Score 80
Llm Reasoning Weight 25
Weighted Total 77
Evidence Summary Historical sources confirm the long-standing ability for legal residents to apply for green cards.
69
Mostly True Politics
About 600,000 people already in the U.S. apply each year for a green card.
The claim that about 600,000 people in the U.S. apply for a green card each year is supported by a statement from a former senior advisor at USCIS. However, the evidence does not provide multiple corroborating sources, which slightly lowers the confidence.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 70
Web Consensus Weight 50
Source Quality Score 70
Source Quality Weight 25
Llm Reasoning Score 80
Llm Reasoning Weight 25
Weighted Total 69
Evidence Summary Single source from a former USCIS advisor supports the claim.
84
True Politics
The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan has been closed since the U.S. pullout in August 2021.
The closure of the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan since August 2021 is well-documented and confirmed by multiple reliable sources, including NBC News and the U.S. State Department. This provides strong evidence for the claim.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 90
Web Consensus Weight 50
Source Quality Score 90
Source Quality Weight 25
Llm Reasoning Score 90
Llm Reasoning Weight 25
Weighted Total 84
Evidence Summary Multiple authoritative sources confirm the embassy closure.
75
Mostly True Politics
At some U.S. consulates abroad, wait times for a visa appointment could take up to more than a year.
The claim about visa appointment wait times exceeding a year at some U.S. consulates is supported by evidence from the U.S. State Department and other sources discussing visa wait times. This indicates the claim is accurate for certain locations and visa categories.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 80
Web Consensus Weight 50
Source Quality Score 80
Source Quality Weight 25
Llm Reasoning Score 80
Llm Reasoning Weight 25
Weighted Total 75
Evidence Summary State Department data confirms long wait times at some consulates.

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