Law Offices of Feras S. Rafee, Esq.

Law Offices of Feras S. Rafee, Esq. Provides reliable, efficient and affordable legal representation on U.S. Mr. Please contact Feras S. Rafee, Esq., via email: [email protected].

Citizenship and Immigration Services, Divorce and Family Matters, Landlord Tenant, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Business Transactions, and Real Estate and Business Closings. Rafee’s expertise focuses on family-based immigration, Employment-based, investment-based, humanitarian relief, naturalization and citizenship, and removal defense.

06/20/2026
06/19/2026

BIA GUIDANCE ON STAY REQUESTS

06/17/2026

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)

USCIS Reaffirms Adjustment of Status Is a Discretionary Benefit, Not an EntitlementUSCIS recently issued policy guidance...
05/23/2026

USCIS Reaffirms Adjustment of Status Is a Discretionary Benefit, Not an Entitlement

USCIS recently issued policy guidance emphasizing that Adjustment of Status remains a discretionary form of immigration relief rather than an automatic right.

Under the memorandum, even applicants who satisfy the statutory eligibility requirements may still be denied adjustment as a matter of discretion after USCIS reviews the totality of the circumstances.

The agency instructs officers to consider factors including immigration history, compliance with prior visa or parole conditions, unauthorized employment, fraud or misrepresentation, and conduct inconsistent with the purpose of admission.

While the policy does not mandate denials in all cases, it reinforces that applicants bear the burden of demonstrating they merit a favorable exercise of discretion.

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Brooklyn, NY
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