Adam Wheeler

USCIS has issued a major new policy memo warning officers that adjustment of status is an “extraordinary” discretionary benefit and not a guaranteed right. The memo heavily emphasizes discretion, preconceived intent, visa violations, unauthorized employment, and maintaining lawful status. This could lead to significantly tougher scrutiny of marriage-based green card cases, parole adjustments, tourist visa entries followed by marriage, and other adjustment applications inside the United States. The memo may also lead to major litigation over whether USCIS is attempting to restrict adjustment of status beyond what Congress authorized under immigration law. If you are considering filing for adjustment of status or have immigration concerns, speak with an experienced immigration lawyer before filing anything.#uscis #greencard #adjustmentofstatus #immigrationlawyer #USCIS #ImmigrationPolicy #AdjustmentOfStatus #GreenCard #VisaViolations #MarriageImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationUpdates