A May 21 policy memo reframes adjustment of status as a rare privilege, not a routine step.

With the FY 2026 H-1B lottery results now rolling out in phases, thousands of applicants are logging into their USCIS accounts to check their registration status. Whether you’ve been selected or are ...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Policy Memorandum on May 22, 2026: “Adjustment of Status Is a Matter of Discretion ...

Navigating the U.S. immigration process is easier when you know how to leverage USCIS’s growing suite of online tools. From checking case status with your receipt number to filing forms and scheduling ...

Recent guidance issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding adjustment of status applications has prompted discussion among immigration attorneys and applicants alike. For ...

Immigration law experts say the policy change is unclear on who would be required to actually leave the United States.

USCIS has directed its officers to apply adjustment of status, as a matter of discretion and administrative grace and only as an extraordinary relief.

A May 21, 2026, USCIS policy memo reframes I-485 adjustment of status as "extraordinary relief" rather than a standard ...