05/22/2026
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services made an announcement this morning regarding permanent residency applications (Form I-485), the agency's INA 245(a) discretionary authority, and consular processing. The agency issued an explanatory Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199 dated 21 May 2026.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a new policy memo reiterating the fact that, consistent with long-standing immigration law and immigration court decisions, aliens seeking adjustment of status must do so through consular processing via the Department of State outside of the....