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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 11 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET Location: Virtual Contact: Diane Weber, <a href="mailto:Diane.Weber@ThompsonHine.com?subject=Green Card Processing Inside the U.S. Just Got Harder: USCIS Narrows Path for Adjustment Status 6.2.2026 Webinar">Diane.Weber@ThompsonHine.com</a>

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A webinar presented by Thompson Hine LLP

Recent USCIS policy guidance may significantly reshape how adjustment of status applications are evaluated for individuals seeking permanent residency from within the United States. The new <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links.thompsonhine.mkt4194.com/els/v2/2d0vs*R34GSY/alF6U3dwRzJNM0Y0SVkxS214NHYrb3hmeThpOTJaQ3M0RmhzMGVLYXVzRnRkcmNLdW1ENlFLKy9IM1Q2VElOcDdNbUQ0REpIcWNYYWZmN1pUK0VZQzZYSWVqSnR5VlNFYnBRV0FWd05yR0Rlang0NTV5ZVR0UT09S0/__;fg!!OdqygGz-7UHvSw!qdmvTeruxlUBf8C2EAUXlIUF-U9f2BTdxu2VrTIw5HYxKqr8yAxLToxFoQBmal1i7BzS3mJY-Roq-LOMjJ3yrTBSvH1nGw$" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Policy Memorandum</a> favors consular processing, limits adjustment of status to “extraordinary circumstances,” and expands discretionary review. Join us as we discuss the potential impact on employers, foreign nationals, and pending and future green card applications.

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Key provisions of the new USCIS Policy Memorandum&nbsp;

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Shift toward consular processing and the “extraordinary circumstances” standard&nbsp;

Expanded discretionary review of adjustment applications&nbsp;

Impact on H-1B, L-1, and dependent visa holders&nbsp;

Increased vetting and scrutiny of immigration history&nbsp;

Strategic considerations for pending and future I-485 applicants&nbsp;

Anticipated litigation and future USCIS guidance

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<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/david-w-leopold/">David W. Leopold</a>, Partner, Thompson Hine

<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/kelli-hayes-anthony/">Kelli Hayes Anthony</a>, Partner, Thompson Hine