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Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: USCIS Reframes Adjustment of Status as Extraordinary Relief — What Every Green Card Applicant Must Know Now A sweeping USCIS policy memo…

USCIS Declares Adjustment of Status an “Extraordinary” Act of Grace: What New Policy Memo PM-602-0199 Means for Applicants

May 22, 2026

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, a sweeping statement of how the agency intends to view applications for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The memo’s central message is blunt: adjustment of status is not a right but an act of “discretion and administrative…

May 22, 2026 – Weekly Immigration News Update

May 22, 2026

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Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: USCIS Announces Major Shift: Adjustment of Status to Be Granted Only in “Extraordinary Circumstances” The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced…

May 15, 2026 – Weekly Immigration News Update

May 15, 2026

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Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: June 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 India Retrogresses Over 10 Months; EB-1 India Slides; EB-3 India and China Edge Forward The U.S. Department…

May 08, 2026 – Weekly Immigration News Update

May 8, 2026

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Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: DHS May End “Duration of Status” for International Students and Exchange Visitors The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering a major…

Marriage Green Card Document Checklist

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Petitioner (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) Proof of U.S. citizenship (passport, birth certificate, or naturalization certificate) or green card Government-issued photo ID Federal income tax returns — most recent 3 years W-2s and pay stubs — most recent Employment verification letter Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support) — completed and signed Beneficiary (Your Spouse) Valid passport…

K-1 Fiancé Visa — Document Checklist

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Petitioner (U.S. Citizen) Proof of U.S. citizenship Government-issued photo ID Birth certificate Evidence of any prior marriages and their termination (divorce decrees or death certificates) Financial documentation (tax returns, pay stubs, I-134 Affidavit of Support) Beneficiary (Your Fiancé Abroad) Valid passport (at least 6 months validity beyond the intended entry date) Birth certificate with certified…

Extreme Hardship Evidence | What to Include in Your Waiver

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Gathering Evidence for an Extreme Hardship Waiver Winning a waiver case requires more than just telling USCIS that separation is difficult. You need documented, specific, credible evidence addressing every relevant hardship factor. Here is what to gather. Medical Evidence Physician letters or medical records documenting a serious condition in the qualifying relative. Evidence that specialized…

Top Immigration Mistakes to Avoid | Family Green Card Errors

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