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Adjustment of Status is Still an Option, But With a More Challenging Process | Bean, Lloyd, Mukherji, & Taylor, LLP

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If you have a pending adjustment of status application (or are planning to file one) you may have heard about a new USCIS policy memo issued today. In short, the new memo instructs officers to heavily lean on their discretion when deciding applications. This allows USCIS officers to deny applications even where applicants meet all of the requirements. This is not a new law, but it is a shift in how the law is enforced. In fact, if you are considering leaving the U.S. right now, please speak with an attorney before doing so. Departing the country could seriously harm your case in ways that are difficult or impossible to undo. USCIS has long given its officers discretion when deciding whether to approve or deny adjustment of status applications, meaning that even if you meet the basic legal requirements, an officer has always had some power to weigh the overall circumstances of your case. This new memo places much greater emphasis on that discretionary power. In practical terms, this me

Adjustment of Status is Still an Option, But With a More Challenging Process | Bean, Lloyd, Mukherji, & Taylor, LLP Immigration Legal Specialists Based In Brooklyn And Oakland Serving Clients Across The United States Home | Firm News | Adjustment of Status is Still an Option, But With a More Challenging Process Adjustment of Status is Still an Option, But With a More Challenging Process by Bean, Lloyd, Mukherji, & Taylor, LLP | May 22, 2026 | Firm News Here is What you Need to Know about the New USCIS Policy on Adjustment of Status If you have a pending adjustment of status application (or are

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