What the New USCIS I-485 Adjustment of Status Discretion Memo Really Means

On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199. It does not repeal a single immigration statute. It creates no new law. But if you have a green card application pending inside the United States, or you are planning to file one, this memo may be the most consequential policy action you have not yet heard about. And when you read what the government's own spokesman said about it, you will understand that this is not a technical policy adjustment. It is a declaration of intent.

Recording for May 27, 2026 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna

Immigration.com

Rajiv S. Khanna, US Immigration attorney, provides free immigration help by hosting a free community conference call for US immigration-related questions every Thursday. You can post questions for the call if you are a member of our US Immigration forums. Membership is immediate and lifelong. Walk-ins are also permitted.

USCIS Forms Update - Form EOIR-29, Notice of Appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals from a Decision of a DHS Officer

USCIS recently updated the following USCIS form(s):

Form EOIR-29, Notice of Appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals from a Decision of a DHS Officer02/01/2026 10:13 AM EST 

Edition Date: 02/01/26. USCIS will still accept the following editions: July 2025, July 2019, March 2018, July 2015, January 2015, October 2013, October 2012, and April 2009.

For more information, please visit the Forms Updates page.

Rajiv's Comments in GreatAndhra.com - Green Card Shock: H-1B Pathway Faces Legal Battle

Published by: GreatAndhra.com - May 25, 2026
https://www.greatandhra.com/articles/special-articles/green-card-shock-h-1b-pathway-faces-legal-battle/

Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:

Rajiv S Khanna, managing attorney at Immigration.com, said officers may now expect applicants to create an affirmative record showing why they deserve adjustment of status while staying in the US.