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Plain-English perspective on immigration law and policy — written to inform, not alarm. General information, not legal advice.

June 2026 · Policy Update

USCIS Adjustment of Status in 2026: The Memo vs. the Headlines

A new USCIS memo (PM-602-0199) reaffirms that adjusting status to a green card is discretionary — and that being eligible is no longer enough on its own. Here's what it actually says, and what the headlines got wrong.

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