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USCIS Tightens Adjustment of Status Policy, Impacts Non-Immigrant Visa Holders
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Economic Times·5/27/2026·🇮🇳India·Immigration

USCIS Tightens Adjustment of Status Policy, Impacts Non-Immigrant Visa Holders

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A new USCIS policy memo (PM-602-0199) increases discretionary scrutiny for Adjustment of Status applications, particularly affecting non-immigrant visa holders like F-1 students and B-1/B-2 visitors, while H-1B and L-1 holders remain better protected due to dual-intent status.

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