USCIS has released a new policy memo on May 21, 2026, titled “Adjustment of Status is a Matter of Discretion and Administrative Grace, and an Extraordinary Relief,” which underscores the agency’s discretion in denying I-485 adjustment of status applications. This memo follows previous discussions regarding the increasing regulatory discretion USCIS holds over such filings.
Key Details:
- New memo issued: May 21, 2026
- Title of memo: “Adjustment of Status is a Matter of Discretion and Administrative Grace, and an Extraordinary Relief”
- Highlights USCIS’s discretion to deny I-485 applications
- Builds on prior policy updates from November 17, 2020
This development could significantly affect many immigrants seeking to adjust their status in the U.S. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: Andrew Wilson - Immigration Law