CHICAGO (WLS) -- Several refugee groups in the Chicago area are criticizing the Trump administration and new policies impacting those looking to call Chicago home.

President Donald Trump's administration recently made changes to the green card process and for those seeking asylum.

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Amir Hamidi's Afghan dishes are so good, the chef helped feed U.S. troops during the war in Afghanistan. The refugee fled his country when the war ended in 2021.

Hamidi says he has done nothing but work since coming to Chicago. Last year, he opened his own restaurant on Devon Avenue on the city's Northwest Side.

"We had a plan to earlier to bring our family, but unfortunately anytime we see something improving big incidents happen," Hamidi said.

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