USCIS has announced a significant change in the review process for I-485 adjustment of status applications, effective immediately. The new policy memo mandates that immigration officers conduct a “totality of the circumstances” review, weighing both positive and negative factors in each case. This shift marks a departure from the previous practice where applications were typically approved if basic legal requirements were met.
Key Details:
- New review standard: “Totality of the circumstances” approach for I-485 applications.
- Officers will now consider both positive and negative factors in their evaluations.
- This change may affect applicants with past overstays or unauthorized work.
- Field offices are already implementing the new interview questions related to this policy.
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Source: Pandev Law, LLC