U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Will Grant ‘Adjustment of Status’ Only in Extraordinary Circumstances

USCIS announced a new policy restricting adjustment of status (green card applications within the U.S.) to only extraordinary circumstances, requiring most applicants to process through consular processing abroad instead. This reverses recent practice and aligns with longstanding immigration law and court decisions. The policy may significantly delay green card timelines for applicants currently in the U.S. seeking to adjust status.