On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, emphasizing that adjustment of status, or Form I-485 green card applications, is a discretionary benefit and not an automatic entitlement, even where an applicant otherwise meets the legal eligibility requirements. While this guidance does not change the law, it signals a shift in how strictly USCIS officers will scrutinize applications. What is the New Memo About? The memo emphasizes that the standard, preferred

On August 24, 2023, USCIS announced a policy update that clarifies the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) age calculation rules for I-485 adjustment of status applications, as previously issued on February 14, 2023. This update benefits families whose children have aged out under the Final Action Date (Chart A) but not under the Filing Date (Chart B). Background On February 14, 2023, USCIS announced a policy change regarding CSPA age calculation for I-485 adjustment of status

After the introduction of the new EB-5 policy this year, immigrant visa interviews for the EB-5 Regional Center category have gradually resumed. We have recently been receiving interview notices from various consulates. Below is a summary of several recent representative interview notices for your reference. Priority Date Date of Case Completion Letter Date Interview Notice Received Notes Consulate 06/2015 08/2021 04/2022 Expedited by NVC due to aging-out concern Guangzhou 07

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program has been reauthorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act in 03/2022. EB-5 Regional Center petitions filed before 06/30/2021 have been resumed processing. According to the Department of State Visa Bulletin, EB-5 Final Action Dates in the May Visa Bulletin are effective immediately in April. As shown in the May Visa Bulletin, a "reserved" pool is created to reflect the new categories for qualified immigrants who invest in