USCIS has now issued new policy guidance of I-485 on public charge review.

According to the Department of State Visa Bulletin, employment-based Final Action Dates include modest forward movement in selected categories for August 2026. For Adjustment of Status filings, please confirm the USCIS monthly filing chart; unless USCIS indicates otherwise, applicants must use Chart A, "Final Action Dates."

According to the Department of State Visa Bulletin, employment-based Final Action Dates include several important updates for July 2026. USCIS has announced that all employment-based Adjustment of Status filings for July 2026 must use Chart A, "Final Action Dates."

The memo emphasizes that the standard, preferred pathway to permanent residency is through consular processing at a U.S. embassy abroad. Therefore, allowing an applicant to adjust their status is considered a discretionary privilege rather than an absolute right.

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