This morning, the Federal District Court in Rhode Island vacated several Policy Memoranda issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services over the past 6 months which (i) placed a hold on the adjudication of benefit applications filed by or on behalf of…
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USCIS Announces New Guidance for USCIS Officers Deciding Green Card Cases
The USCIS has released a policy memo stating that most green card applicants should pursue consular processing abroad rather than adjustment of status in the U.S. This memo emphasizes that adjustment of status is now considered extraordinary relief, requiring a comprehensive review of applicants’ backgrounds. Further clarification and potential legal challenges are expected.
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