USCIS has issued a new Policy Memorandum effective May 21, 2023, regarding the I-485 Adjustment of Status process. The memo states that USCIS Officers should view adjustment of status as an “extraordinary act of administrative grace” and emphasizes that applicants must generally return to their home country to apply for a Green Card, except in extraordinary circumstances.
Key Details:
- Effective date: May 21, 2023
- New policy classifies adjustment of status as an extraordinary act of administrative grace
- Applicants in the U.S. temporarily must return home to apply for a Green Card
- Exceptions allowed only in extraordinary circumstances
This policy shift may significantly impact individuals seeking to adjust their status while in the U.S., as it reinforces the need to follow traditional immigration pathways. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: Brendan Delaney