Already in the Green Card Queue? Here's What the New Rules Mean for You
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Already in the Green Card queue? Here's what the new rules mean for you
A new USCIS policy, PM-602-0199, issued May 22, 2026, mandates stricter discretionary review for Green Card applications filed within the US. Immigration lawyers advise against withdrawing applications, noting the policy could lead to tougher reviews, more RFEs, and longer wait times, emphasizing the need to proactively demonstrate "positive equities" and "affirmative reasons" for approval.
A new U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) directive raises alarm among DMV immigrant communities: most people on temporary visas seeking permanent residence will have to leave the country and complete the process at a U.S. consulate abroad.The PM-602-0199 policy memorandum, issued on May 22, redefines the adjustment of status (Adjustment of Status) as an "extraordinary form of relief" rather than an automatic right. Under the new ru…
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