India, June 5 -- US business leaders privately cautioned Trump administration officials that a proposed change to green card application procedures could disrupt workforces and create uncertainty for employers, according to a report by the Washington Post.

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently said that applicants for permanent residency should generally apply from their home countries, except in "extraordinary circumstances."

However, the guidance did not clearly define who would be affected, leaving many applicants in limbo.

Industry pushback and high-level discussions

Following the announcement, discussions reportedly took place between major companies, industry groups, and officials from the White House, the...