Who gets a green card, and how they get it, is being closely examined as the Trump administration moves to tighten access to legal immigration pathways.

Immigration lawyers say Trump's green card memo set off a holiday-weekend scramble among employers, workers, and clients seeking answers.

In a significant policy update, the US government has categorized green card adjustments as a scarce discretionary privilege, a decision that may force many Indian H-1B visa holders to pursue their applications outside the country.