The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a policy memo today that significantly alters the process for applications for permanent residence filed within the United States. The memo indicates that such applications will now only be granted under extraordinary circumstances, reversing decades of established policy and potentially violating existing immigration statutes.
Key Details:
- The memo advises applicants to process their cases through U.S. consulates instead of USCIS.
- Immigrant visa processing for 75 countries has been banned indefinitely.
- Wait times for interviews at remaining consulates can exceed one year.
- USCIS may select specific populations to be entirely banned from adjustment of status.
This new directive raises concerns about the future of legal immigration in the U.S., particularly for those who have relied on available pathways to residency. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: Jeannie Kain