05/22/2026
Today USCIS announced in a policy memo that they will only grant Adjustment of Status" inside the United States to legal permanent residency in extraordinary circumstances.
This is a developing policy and guidance issue.
This policy press release is consistent with USCIS's prior ongoing message for heightened scrutiny on all applications.
We understand that this is a stressful time for you but rest assured we are working diligently for our clients best interests.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Will Grant ‘Adjustment of Status’ Only in Extraordinary Circumstances | USCIS
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a new policy memo reiterating the fact that, consistent with long-standing immigration law and immigration court decisions, aliens seeking adjustment of status must do so through consular processing via the Department of State outside of the....