Story highlights The new directive stems from Trump's executive order known as the travel banThe new policies could affect roughly 180,000 people per yearWashington (CNN) Far more green card applicants will now be required to go through an interview, the Trump administration announced Monday. It's a step that could add a substantial slow-down to getting permanent residency in the US for immigrants. The new directive stems from Trump's executive order known as the travel ban, which put restrictions on who could enter the US, titled "Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States," according to USCIS. It is the latest effort by the Trump administration to crack down on illegal immigration and perceived abuse of the legal immigration system, a central focus of President Donald Trump since the campaign. Under the directive, people applying for green cards based on their employment or for refugee and asylee relatives will be subject to an interview.

Source: CNN August 28, 2017 22:00 UTC