IMMIGRATION LAW

USCIS recently issued a policy memorandum concerning Adjustment of Status, the process that allows eligible foreign nationals to apply for lawful permanent residence (a Green Card) while remaining in the United States. The memorandum has generated concern because it suggests that USCIS may apply greater discretion when reviewing certain Adjustment of Status applications. Although USCIS […]

As of May 18, 2026, attorneys and accredited representatives are generally no longer permitted to appear telephonically at most USCIS interviews. Instead, legal representatives are now expected to attend interviews in person, with only limited exceptions that USCIS has not yet clearly defined. Applicants can review the agency’s guidance directly on the USCIS website at