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USCIS Policy Memo on Adjudication of Adjustment of Status Applications

On May 21, 2026, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, reinforcing their stance that the statutory scheme of INA §245 provides that adjustment of status – the process by which foreign nationals can obtain a green card while inside the United States – is a matter of discretion.