Should I Still Apply For A Green Card After The New USCIS Memo?

A Canadian citizen married to a U.S. citizen wants to know whether the new USCIS adjustment of status memo changes everything — and whether they should still file. Jim's answer: YES, file. And here's why. USCIS Policy Memo PM-602-0199 claims that adjustment of status has always been an "extraordinary" form of relief and that most applicants should leave the U.S. and complete the process abroad through consular processing. Jim believes that interpretation is wrong, that USCIS exceeded its legal authority, and that courts are going to strike it down. Jim breaks down: ✅ What the May 2026 USCIS memo actually says — and why he thinks they made it up ✅ Why USCIS is pushing applicants toward consular processing ✅ Whether marriage-based applicants should still file for adjustment of status ✅ Why the policy likely won't survive a legal challenge ✅ The risks of leaving the U.S. to consular process — including potential reentry bars ✅ What Jim would do if he were in the applicant's position For decades, adjustment of status has allowed eligible immigrants to apply for a green card without leaving the United States. USCIS now argues that was always wrong. Jim disagrees — and is filing a lawsuit to prove it. We are challenging this policy in federal court. If you have a pending I-485 with a receipt date before May 21, 2026, you may be eligible to join our Multi-Plaintiff Litigation. 👉 Learn more and add your name: https://lp.hackinglawpractice.com/usc... Need help with your adjustment of status case? 📞 314-961-8200 📧 [email protected] 🌐 Hacking Immigration Law #AdjustmentOfStatus #GreenCard #MarriageGreenCard #USCIS #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationNews #USCitizenSpouse #ConsularProcessing #ImmigrationAnswersShow #MultiPlaintiffLitigation