USCIS Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199
On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, a major shift that now treats adjustment of status as an “extraordinary” form of relief rather than a routine path to a green card. For many visa holders, this could mean pursuing permanent residence through consular processing abroad instead of from within the U.S. Read the official memorandum below.
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