USCIS Will Grant 'Adjustment of Status' Only in Extraordinary Circumstances
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a new policy that requires aliens seeking adjustment of status to apply through consular processing outside the country, except in extraordinary circumstances. This decision aims to ensure compliance with immigration law and reduce illegal residency in the U.S. The policy is intended to streamline the immigration process and allocate USCIS resources more effectively.
- ▪Aliens must apply for adjustment of status through consular processing outside the U.S. unless extraordinary circumstances exist.
- ▪The new policy is designed to ensure compliance with long-standing immigration law.
- ▪This approach aims to reduce the number of individuals remaining in the U.S. illegally after being denied residency.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Will Grant ‘Adjustment of Status’ Only in Extraordinary Circumstances Release Date 05/22/2026 WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a new policy memo reiterating the fact that, consistent with long-standing immigration law and immigration court decisions, aliens seeking adjustment of status must do so through consular processing via the Department of State outside of the country. Officers are directed to consider all relevant factors and information on a case-by-case basis when determining whether an alien warrants this extraordinary form of relief.“We’re returning to the original intent of the law to ensure aliens navigate our nation’s immigration system properly. From now on, an alien who is in the U.S.
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