On Friday, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) unveiled a significant change to immigration policy, affecting noncitizens currently in the United States who are seeking a green card or lawful permanent resident status. The new directive mandates that these individuals must exit the country indefinitely, even if they are legally present and have U.S. citizen spouses or children.

Under the updated policy, green card applicants will need to wait for their applications to be processed abroad through consular procedures managed by the U.S. Department of State.

USCIS clarified that “adjustment of status” within the U.S. will be granted only under extraordinary circumstances, evaluated individually.

The Trump administration supports this policy shift, asserting that noncitizens entering the U.S. on student, tourist, or temporary work visas should depart once their visa terms conclude, and that temporary residency should not lead directly to permanent residency.

Officials argue that this change aligns with the original legal intentions, although it is anticipated that the policy will face legal challenges and potential lawsuits.

“We’re returning to the original intent of the law to ensure aliens navigate our nation’s immigration system properly,” USCIS spokesperson Zach Kahler wrote in a statement. “From now on, an alien who is in the U.S. temporarily and wants a green card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances. This policy allows our immigration system to function as the law intended instead of incentivizing loopholes.”

Kahler added that when noncitizens apply for a green card from their home country, it reduces the need to find and remove those who “decide to slip into the shadows” and remain in the U.S. illegally after being denied residency.

“Nonimmigrants, like students, temporary workers or people on tourist visas, come to the U.S. for a short time and for a specific purpose,” he said. “Our system is designed for them to leave when their visit is over. Their visit should not function as the first step in the green card process.

“Following the law allows the majority of these cases to be handled by the State Department at U.S. consular offices abroad and frees up limited USCIS resources to focus on processing other cases that fall under its purview, including visas for victims of violent crime and human trafficking, naturalization applications and other priorities,” Kahler added. “The law was written this way for a reason, and despite the fact that it has been ignored for years, following it will help make our system fairer and more efficient.”

Critics of the policy shift argue many overstays have U.S. citizen spouses or children, pay taxes and fill labor shortages and, if removed from the country, will face long processing delays and humanitarian concerns.

It is unclear if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will begin deporting green card applicants.

Maye Musk, Elon Musk’s mother, took to X to react to the policy change.

“When I wanted to get my green card, I had to have numerous vaccinations, health tests and a lung x-ray,” Maye Musk wrote in a post. “Because I was Canadian, I had to fly to Montreal to have a lung x-ray again to confirm that it’s the same person. However, when the x-ray had to be delivered to me at my friend’s home, the delivery truck was stuck on a bridge because of thick ice. I had to stay an extra day. Nothing was easy. It took another five years before I could get citizenship. Worth it.”

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

Janice Dickinson has embarked on one of her most dramatic transformations yet, leaving many in awe of the remarkable outcome.

The 71-year-old model, who suffered significant facial injuries while participating in a reality show in 2022, opted for a comprehensive facial renovation earlier this year. Esteemed plastic surgeon Dr. Harrison Lee, known for his celebrity clientele including Caitlyn Jenner and Dylan Mulvaney, spearheaded the procedure.

To rejuvenate her appearance, Dickinson underwent an endoscopic brow and mid-facelift, a deep plane facelift, and a dual plane neck lift. Additionally, she received a subnasal lip lift and a substantial fat transfer.

Complementing these procedures, Dickinson also experienced a full-face CO2 laser resurfacing treatment to enhance the radiance of her skin.

On top of that, she also had a full face CO2 laser resurfacing to rejuvenate her complexion.

Dr. Lee, who is a triple board-certified surgeon, said that Dickinson was ‘beyond ecstatic’ with the results.

Janice Dickinson received a full facial overhaul with plastic surgeon Dr. Harrison Lee earlier this year. Her before and after results are pictured above

‘I f***ing love it,’ gushed the former America’s Next Top Model judge.

Photos taken three months after the procedures show Dickinson looking noticeably younger and fresher than she did before, with fewer wrinkles and much smoother skin.

Fans in the comments were blown away by the results, with one gushing, ‘The neck alone looks twenty years younger, wow!’

‘The brow position looks sooo much softer and fresher now,’ wrote another.

A third added, ‘Keep in mind… it’s going to GET BETTER as time goes on!’ 

Earlier this year, Dickinson claimed that her face has been disfigured from a fall she suffered while filming the UK reality series I’m A Celebrity… South Africa in late 2022. 

The legendary model was forced to quit the show when she tripped in the dark and fell flat on her face during taping.

She ended up filing a personal injury claim against UK broadcaster ITV at the High Court, seeking £700,000 ($940,000 USD) in damages.

Dickinson underwent an endoscopic brow and mid-facelift, a deep plane facelift, a dual plane neck lift, a subnasal lip lift, an extensive fat transfer and a full face CO2 laser resurfacing

The star’s neck and face appeared noticeably smoother after the surgeries 

Dickinson, who calls herself ‘the world’s first supermodel’, is certainly no stranger to cosmetic surgery. 

In 2024, she revealed that she got her very first procedure at age 32 while dating Sylvester Stallone during an appearance on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s Off The Vine podcast.

‘What point in your career were you like, “I’m gonna start getting surgery done?”‘ Bristowe asked the model. 

‘Oh, gosh. I was dating Sylvester Stallone, and I was 32,’ Dickinson replied. ‘I noticed I started getting jowls…’

To tackle the issue, Dickinson got a ‘mini facelift’ done. 

A mini face-lift is meant to address early signs of aging as it corrects sagging on the lower third of the face.

It requires smaller incisions than a regular facelift, minimal downtime and the results can last up to 10 years.

The 71-year-old stepped out in Los Angeles earlier this month following her surgical makeover

The supermodel is pictured in 1998 (left) and this year after her neck lift and multiple facelifts (right)

Dickinson claimed that her face has been disfigured from a fall she suffered while filming the UK reality series I’m A Celebrity… South Africa in late 2022 

Dickinson recommended that Bristowe — who she said she felt she was ‘at that age’ where jowls start to become a concern — should also get a facelift.

‘Get a mini facelift. It kept me going up until last week when I noticed [my lip lines]. I did smoke for a bit. Don’t smoke. It’s bad for you,’ she said.

When asked if she ‘regrets’ any of her past surgeries, Dickinson replied: ‘Oh, no.’ 

She previously admitted on E!’s Botched that she’s ‘no stranger to plastic surgery’ as she’s previously undergone a boob job, a tummy tuck, neck and face-lifts and liposuction.

She’s also tried injectables like Botox but insists that her plump pout is natural.

In 2013, Dickinson declared herself bankrupt owing almost $1 million in taxes and unpaid cosmetic bills.

The America’s Next Top Model star is pictured at an event in early 2024, roughly a year after injuring her face in South Africa

Dickinson got her first cosmetic surgery procedure in her 30s while dating Sylvester Stallone

At the time of her bankruptcy filing, the star owed $8,000 to Beverly Hills dermatologist Arnold Klein and over $8,000 in debt to the Beverly Hills Anti-Aging Center.

Dickinson started modelling in the ’70s before becoming one of the industry’s biggest stars in the ’80s. 

She graced the covers of Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Vogue, and Marie Claire, and even posed nude for Playboy in 1988.

Dickinson faded from the spotlight in the ’90s, only to shoot back to superstardom when she joined America’s Next Top Model as a judge in 2003.

The catwalk queen then landed her own series, The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency, which ran for four seasons.

Dickinson has spent the last two decades starring on other reality television shows, including Celebrity Rehab, Couples Therapy, Celebrity Big Brother UK, and I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!. 

Across the country, law enforcement and school officials are urging students to refrain from participating in a popular game that many fear could lead to dangerous situations.

Known as “Senior Assassin,” this game is primarily played by high school seniors and involves participants stalking and “eliminating” each other using water guns on school grounds. Players often engage in this activity both on school premises and private property, attempting to remain dry while drenching their opponents. The last participant to avoid getting wet emerges victorious.

However, police warn that the game not only diverts valuable resources but also poses significant risks.

The game, Senior Assassin, involves players stealthily tagging others with water guns, often requiring strategic hiding and ambush tactics, according to police warnings.

“Each year, police departments field numerous 911 calls from concerned citizens reporting suspicious activities, only to find they are linked to this game,” the Lower Makefield Police Department in Yardley, Pennsylvania, mentioned in a recent Facebook post. “Moreover, toy guns, water guns, and replica firearms can be easily mistaken for real weapons, leading to fear, panic, and potentially dangerous misunderstandings.”

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Last year, an 18-year-old high school student in Jacksonville, Florida was shot by an off-duty Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) agent who mistook the student and two friends for potential intruders on his property. Fortunately, the student survived the incident, but police warned at the time that the game is “potentially deadly.”

After that incident, Florida officials called on parents to stop their children from playing the game.

The Fremont Police Department in California recently posted a similar warning on its Instagram account.

A child’s blue water gun floats in a pool, commonly used as a toy for water play. (Adobe Stock)

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“While the game involves only fake weapons, it has become a safety concern and can lead to high-risk patrol and traffic stops,” the department said. “Some students have chosen to use toy guns that look realistic to the public and to our officers, and the behavior associated with this game has caused public concern due to the belief that participants are carrying real weapons and acting suspiciously. This creates a dangerous situation and diverts emergency 9-1-1 and police resources, since officers take every report of gun violence and suspicious firearm use seriously.”

An instance of the game played by middle schoolers at Anza Trail School in a suburb of Tucson, Arizona earlier this week led to a police investigation, according to KOLD.

A teacher saw a student with a water gun, mistook it for a real gun, and called 911. Police contacted the boy’s parents, who told them where they could find him.

The Village of Bartlett in Illinois is warning residents about the increasing popularity of the dangerous “Senior Assassins” game. (The Village of Bartlett, Illinois via Facebook)

“The investigation revealed the juvenile had brought an Orbeez-style toy as part of an end-of-the-year prank known as Senior Assassin,” the Sahuarita Police Department reportedly said. “Additionally, officers located the toy gun and confirmed it was not an actual firearm and was not loaded with any sort of projectiles.”

“The Sahuarita Police Department takes these types of reports very seriously and truly appreciates the community for reporting suspicious activity.”

On Friday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani paid tribute to one of New York’s heroic firefighters, who courageously rescued a Brooklyn public school principal during the city’s first major flash flood of the year.

Travis Langan, an off-duty firefighter from Ladder 123 in Crown Heights, was commended for his quick-thinking response that saved Carmen Pinto. Pinto found herself trapped in her Tesla Model 3 when it malfunctioned amid the rapidly rising floodwaters.

“She tried everything,” Mayor Mamdani recounted at a ceremony held at FDNY headquarters in Brooklyn. “She attempted to open her car door, lower her windows, and even called 911, but help wasn’t coming quickly enough.”

That evening, the city was deluged with two inches of rain in under an hour. As Langan was making his way home via the Jackie Robinson Parkway, he noticed several cars, including Pinto’s, nearly submerged in the flood.

While on the phone with his father, Langan immediately ended the call and sprang into action, determined to guide those in peril to safety.

A bystander then pointed out Pinto, whose face was pressed up against the sunroof of her vehicle as she was rapidly running out of room to breathe.

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“I just started punching my way through. And I got a big enough hole,” Langan recalled.

“She actually handed me this Yeti cup. And I just started wailing away at the sunroof with the Yeti cup,” he said.

“I started ripping the glass. And I’m able to get her head through. And I’m just very grateful that she came out alive.”

The press conference at the fire department’s MetroTech Center headquarters marked the pair’s first reunion since the harrowing experience.

“I am so happy and so blessed that I was sent an angel,” Pinto, the principal of Thaddeus Stevens Elementary in Bedford-Stuyvesant, gushed to her savior.

“Travis never thought of himself,” she said. “He could have just driven home to his pregnant wife and his beautiful daughters. But he stopped.”

A diehard New York Knicks fan, Pinto, clad in a Jalen Brunson T-shirt, joked she was grateful to be able to live to see her home team continue playing in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, with the next game set for Saturday.

“He punched a hole in my roof and rescued me. And today I get to see the Knicks yet one more time,” she said.

“I get to go back to my school community in Bed-Stuy District 16.”

Mamdani praised Langan — who served in the US Marines — for his life of service, and the “split-second choice” that saved Pinto’s life.

“This is a man whose first instinct is to help, to protect, to serve, and to save,” the mayor said.

“On Wednesday night, he made a split-second choice. Because of his bravery, Mrs. Pinto will sit down to dinner with her family this evening.”