USCIS has issued a new policy memorandum (PM-602-0199) that reclassifies domestic Adjustment of Status (AOS) applications as “extraordinary relief.” This change, announced recently, directs immigration officers to prefer consular processing abroad over the traditional AOS pathway for green card applicants.
Key Details:
- New classification: AOS now considered “extraordinary relief” rather than default.
- Policy effective immediately: Officers instructed to favor consular processing.
- Affects all future green card applications submitted domestically.
- AOS applicants may face increased processing times and complications.
This policy shift could significantly impact immigrants seeking green cards through domestic AOS, potentially complicating their application process. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: Cozen O’Connor