06.02.26
Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual
Contact: Diane Weber, Diane.Weber@ThompsonHine.com
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 Policy Memorandum 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.
Discussion Topics
- Key provisions of the new USCIS Policy Memorandum
- Shift toward consular processing and the “extraordinary circumstances” standard
- Expanded discretionary review of adjustment applications
- Impact on H-1B, L-1, and dependent visa holders
- Increased vetting and scrutiny of immigration history
- Strategic considerations for pending and future I-485 applicants
- Anticipated litigation and future USCIS guidance
Presenters
- David W. Leopold, Partner, Thompson Hine
- Kelli Hayes Anthony, Partner, Thompson Hine
Green Card Processing Inside the U.S. Just Got Harder: USCIS Narrows Path for Adjustment Status