USCIS has announced significant changes to the green card process for African H-1B and F-1 visa holders, effective May 21, 2026. The new policy memo, PM-602-0199, restricts Adjustment of Status to extraordinary circumstances, making consular processing the default method for these applicants.
Key Details:
- Effective date: May 21, 2026
- New policy memo: PM-602-0199
- Adjustment of Status limited to extraordinary circumstances only
- Consular processing becomes the standard procedure for green card applications
This policy shift will impact many African immigrants seeking permanent residency in the United States, requiring them to navigate consular processing instead of the previously available Adjustment of Status option.
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Source: Travel Expore