On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, entitled “Adjustment of Status is a Matter of Discretion and Administrative Grace, and an Extraordinary Relief that Permits Applicants to Dispense with the Ordinary Consular Visa Process.” The memo signals that USCIS views adjustment of status (Form I-485) as an exception to the standard immigration process, and that most noncitizens seeking permanent residence should instead depart the United States and apply for an immigrant visa through a U.S. consulate abroad.
What the Memo Says — and What It Does Not
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