05/24/2026
New CIS policy re: Adjustment of Status.
As you are aware, USCIS recently released a change in policy limiting the circumstances in which people will be allowed to adjust their status in the United States without having to depart and consular process. We understand that you may have questions about how this new policy might impact your case. Keeping in mind that the policy statement raises a lot of questions that immigration has not attempted to answer or clarify – as a result we will need more information to be able to answer some questions.
What you need to know for now:
Nearly every policy from this administration is designed to create stress, chaos, desperation to discourage people from immigrating to the United States. This policy is a prime example. Do not panic, as to do so would be to play in to the administration’s hands. Try to stay calm and let the process play out;
This new policy is not legal because it violates four separate provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act and the Administrative Procedures Act.
It is contrary to USCIS’ own Policy manual in its historical analysis.
The policy was issued without review by DHS attorneys and with no consultation with the Department of State;
USCIS’ own immigration officers were made aware of the policy change at the same time the public was made aware, and USCIS officers have not been given any information or instructions on implementation of the policy;
This new policy will be challenged almost immediately, likely resulting in a quick court order forbidding USCIS from putting this policy into action;
Even if ultimately successful, the policy will not apply retroactively to cases that were already filed prior to the policy memo. If you have already filed, your case should not be impacted;
Immigration must still process adjustment of status applications;
We are monitoring the situation and will be giving updates as often as we can. Follow this page or our youtube channel for more updates.
We look forward to challenging this memo for our clients who deserve to have their cases approved!!