Green Card Memo Warps Long-Standing Adjustment Process
· WOWERI
A recent Green Card memo changes the adjustment of status process. This may affect applicants who must apply abroad.
Introduction
A recent Green Card memo, published on Law360, changes the adjustment of status process for applicants who are in the US on a nonimmigrant visa. This memo considers an applicant's decision to apply for adjustment of status in the US, rather than at a US consulate abroad, as a negative factor.
Impact on Applicants
This memo may affect applicants who must apply abroad. They may face additional risks and complexities when applying. According to attorney Jack Jrada, this memo changes existing discretionary frameworks and requires practitioners to change their approach to application preparation.
What to Do
Applicants who plan to apply for a Green Card should consult with an attorney to understand how this memo may affect their application. They should also be prepared for additional risks and complexities when applying abroad.
What to do next
- Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status — Order
- TPS Re-registration — Order
- Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal — Order
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Source: law360.com