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		<title>DHS Proposes New Restrictions on Work Permits for Individuals with Final Removal Orders, and Other Immigrants</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacob Sapochnick]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Department of Homeland Security has published a new proposed rule making it more difficult for certain noncitizens to obtain and maintain work authorization in the United States. The proposal would affect humanitarian parolees, certain recipients of deferred action, individuals with final removal orders, and other noncitizens who currently qualify for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.h1b.biz" target="_blank" rel="attachment noopener wp-att-9670"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="wp-image-9670 alignleft" src="https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/roszie-termination-7386579-scaled.png" alt="roszie-termination-7386579-scaled" width="430" height="430" srcset="https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/roszie-termination-7386579-scaled.png 2560w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/roszie-termination-7386579-300x300.png 300w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/roszie-termination-7386579-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/roszie-termination-7386579-150x150.png 150w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/roszie-termination-7386579-768x768.png 768w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/roszie-termination-7386579-1536x1536.png 1536w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/roszie-termination-7386579-2048x2048.png 2048w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/roszie-termination-7386579-1000x1000.png 1000w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/roszie-termination-7386579-120x120.png 120w" sizes="(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px" /></a>The Department of Homeland Security has published a new <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/05/2026-11285/clarification-of-discretionary-employment-authorization-for-certain-aliens" target="_blank" rel="noopener">proposed rule</a> making it more difficult for certain noncitizens to obtain and maintain work authorization in the United States.</p>
<p>The proposal would affect humanitarian parolees, certain recipients of deferred action, individuals with final removal orders, and other noncitizens who currently qualify for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).</p>
<p>The proposal would also make it more difficult for applicants with criminal histories, arrests, or admissions of criminal conduct to obtain work authorization, unless there are significant public-interest factors that justify a favorable exercise of discretion, such as cooperation with law enforcement.</p>
<p>If implemented, the changes would represent a significant shift away from broad access to employment authorization and toward a more restrictive, discretionary system. Many immigrants who rely on work permits to support themselves and their families could face increased uncertainty.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Key Highlights</strong></span></p>
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<p>DHS’s proposal would impose several major restrictions on work authorization including:</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Mandatory Economic Necessity</strong><br />
Applicants would need to prove their economic necessity to qualify for employment authorization and show that they warrant a favorable exercise of discretion.</li>
<li><strong>Stricter Discretion Standards</strong><br />
Work permits may be denied based on criminal history, arrests or pending charges, gang-related concerns, or national security issues.</li>
<li><strong>E-Verify Requirement for Renewals</strong><br />
DHS would also require those applying for renewal of employment authorization to be employed by or seeking employment with an employer who participates in E-Verify.</li>
<li><strong>Biometrics and Background Checks: </strong>Applicants would be required to submit biometrics for identity verification and criminal screening.</li>
<li><strong>Shorter Validity Periods</strong><br />
Work permits would generally be limited to one year, with stricter renewal conditions and possible automatic termination.</li>
</ol>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Individuals with Removal Orders</strong></span></p>
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<p>The proposal would also have a major impact on individuals with final orders of removal by largely eliminating their eligibility for work authorization, except for a narrow group whose removal is impracticable due to lack of travel documents.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Looking Ahead</strong></span></p>
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<p>The <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/05/2026-11285/clarification-of-discretionary-employment-authorization-for-certain-aliens" target="_blank" rel="noopener">proposal</a> has not yet been finalized. The rule is subject to a notice-and-comment period ending on August 4, 2026. After the comment period closes, DHS must review and consider the public comments before deciding whether to issue a final rule. The agency may adopt the proposal as written, revise it in response to feedback, or withdraw it altogether.</p>
<p>Once DHS publishes a final rule, it will specify an effective date.</p>
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<li><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">June Visa Bulletin</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/visa-availability-priority-dates/adjustment-of-status-filing-charts-from-the-visa-bulletin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adjustment of Status Filing Dates from Visa Bulletin</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.aila.org/aila-files/20036845-F2B6-4749-9E38-E47CBA77C3EE/Know-Your-Rights-2025-Update-2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Know your Rights if ICE visits your home or workplace</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/documents/red_card-self_srv-english.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Know your Rights Card (English)</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USCIS Processing Times</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.immigrationlawyerblog.com/uscis-major-immigration-updates-the-return-of-the-international-entrepreneur-parole-program-abandonment-of-biometrics-proposed-rule-status-of-interview-waivers-and-more/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ImmigrationLawyerBlog</a></li>
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		<title>Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump Administration’s 39-Country Travel Ban, Orders Processing of Green Cards &#038; Asylum Applications to Continue</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacob Sapochnick]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:20:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Friday, June 5, a federal judge struck down several Trump administration immigration policies that targeted asylum seekers and halted the processing of immigration benefit applications for individuals from 39 countries, finding that the administration had exceeded its legal authority. Last year, the administration paused asylum case processing and suspended immigration benefit applications for affected [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="219" data-end="641"><a href="http://www.h1b.biz" target="_blank" rel="attachment noopener wp-att-9666"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-9666 alignleft" src="https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/the-now-time-KXUKLB-_Sb0-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg" alt="the-now-time-KXUKLB-_Sb0-unsplash-1-scaled" width="572" height="382" srcset="https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/the-now-time-KXUKLB-_Sb0-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/the-now-time-KXUKLB-_Sb0-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/the-now-time-KXUKLB-_Sb0-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/the-now-time-KXUKLB-_Sb0-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/the-now-time-KXUKLB-_Sb0-unsplash-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/the-now-time-KXUKLB-_Sb0-unsplash-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/the-now-time-KXUKLB-_Sb0-unsplash-1-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/the-now-time-KXUKLB-_Sb0-unsplash-1-180x120.jpg 180w" sizes="(max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px" /></a>On Friday, June 5, a federal judge <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/05/politics/federal-judge-strikes-down-trump-limits-on-asylum-and-immigration-applications" target="_blank" rel="noopener">struck down</a> several Trump administration immigration policies that targeted asylum seekers and halted the processing of immigration benefit applications for individuals from 39 countries, finding that the administration had exceeded its legal authority.</p>
<p>Last year, the administration paused asylum case processing and suspended immigration benefit applications for affected individuals subject to the travel ban for an undetermined period of time, leaving millions of immigrants across the United States facing uncertainty about their legal status.</p>
<p>In a lengthy <a href="https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.rid.61671/gov.uscourts.rid.61671.28.0.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">135-page court opinion</a>, Chief U.S. District Judge John McConnell found that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) acted unlawfully by implementing broad restrictions without authorization from Congress or established regulations. The court concluded that the policy unfairly targeted applicants based on their country of origin and violated federal immigration and administrative law.</p>
<p data-start="1082" data-end="1520">The opinion comes after several plaintiff organizations including Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island and Refugee Dream Center filed a lawsuit in federal court arguing that thousands of individuals were prevented from obtaining lawful immigration benefits despite meeting eligibility requirements. The ruling reinforces the principle that immigration agencies must follow existing law and cannot create sweeping restrictions without proper legal authority.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>What this means for applicants</strong></span></p>
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<p>The judge has ordered USCIS to resume the processing of immigration applications filed by people from the 39 countries who were affected by Trump’s travel ban, as well as asylum applications.</p>
<p>Judge McConnell also invalidated a USCIS policy that required immigrants from countries on the Trump administration’s travel ban list—who had already been approved for immigration benefits after entering the United States after 2021—to undergo a second review of their cases. The judge rejected the government’s argument that these additional screenings and country-based evaluations were necessary for national security, finding that the policy lacked sufficient legal justification.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Looking ahead</strong></span></p>
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<p>The ruling is a significant setback for the Trump administration which has sought not only to curb illegal immigration but also to restrict legal immigration by implementing policies that make it more likely for individuals to leave the United States.</p>
<p>The decision requires the government to resume normal processing procedures and begin adjudicating the large backlog of cases.</p>
<p>Separate lawsuits remain pending in New York and the District of Columbia challenging the Trump administration’s suspension of immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #0000ff">Contact Us.</span> </strong>If you would like to schedule a consultation, please text 619-483-4549 or call 619-819-9204.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Helpful Links</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">June Visa Bulletin</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/visa-availability-priority-dates/adjustment-of-status-filing-charts-from-the-visa-bulletin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adjustment of Status Filing Dates from Visa Bulletin</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.aila.org/aila-files/20036845-F2B6-4749-9E38-E47CBA77C3EE/Know-Your-Rights-2025-Update-2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Know your Rights if ICE visits your home or workplace</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/documents/red_card-self_srv-english.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Know your Rights Card (English)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/resources/ilrc-red_card_template-spanish-v2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Know your Rights Card (Spanish)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://locator.ice.gov/odls/#/search" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ICE Online Detainee Locator System</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ice.gov/detention-facilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ICE Immigration Detention Facilities</a></li>
<li><a href="https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USCIS Processing Times</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.immigrationlawyerblog.com/uscis-major-immigration-updates-the-return-of-the-international-entrepreneur-parole-program-abandonment-of-biometrics-proposed-rule-status-of-interview-waivers-and-more/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ImmigrationLawyerBlog</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.immigrationu.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ImmigrationU Membership </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.visalawyerblog.com/?s=success+story" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Success stories</a></li>
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		<title>DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Lebanese Nationals</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacob Sapochnick]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:43:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has automatically extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible Lebanese nationals through November 27, 2026, giving thousands of immigrants continued protection from deportation and authorization to work in the United States. The six-month extension was triggered because DHS did not complete its required review of Lebanon&#8217;s TPS designation [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.h1b.biz" target="_blank" rel="attachment noopener wp-att-9663"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-9663 alignleft" src="https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/jorono-banner-2693259-scaled.jpg" alt="jorono-banner-2693259-scaled" width="563" height="422" srcset="https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/jorono-banner-2693259-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/jorono-banner-2693259-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/jorono-banner-2693259-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/jorono-banner-2693259-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/jorono-banner-2693259-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/jorono-banner-2693259-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/jorono-banner-2693259-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/06/jorono-banner-2693259-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="(max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px" /></a>The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/dhs-automatically-extends-temporary-protected-status-for-lebanon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">automatically</a> extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible Lebanese nationals through <strong>November 27, 2026</strong>, giving thousands of immigrants continued protection from deportation and authorization to work in the United States.</p>
<p>The six-month extension was triggered because DHS did not complete its required review of Lebanon&#8217;s TPS designation before the statutory deadline. The agency cited the need for additional time to evaluate conditions in Lebanon and determine whether the designation should continue.</p>
<p>Approximately 11,000 Lebanese nationals currently benefit from TPS. The extension also automatically renews certain employment authorization documents, helping affected individuals maintain their jobs without interruption.</p>
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		<title>DOJ Closes San Francisco Immigration Court Early, Leaving Thousands of Cases Uncertain</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacob Sapochnick]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 14:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Justice has officially closed the San Francisco Immigration Court months earlier than expected, transferring its operations to the Concord Immigration Court. The sudden closure has caused uncertainty for thousands of immigrants whose cases were pending in San Francisco. Immigration courts handle deportation proceedings, asylum claims, and other immigration-related hearings. Continue reading]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.h1b.biz" target="_blank" rel="attachment noopener wp-att-9658"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-9658 alignleft" src="https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/vilkasss-ai-generated-9817359-scaled.jpg" alt="vilkasss-ai-generated-9817359-scaled" width="410" height="525" srcset="https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/vilkasss-ai-generated-9817359-scaled.jpg 2002w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/vilkasss-ai-generated-9817359-235x300.jpg 235w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/vilkasss-ai-generated-9817359-801x1024.jpg 801w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/vilkasss-ai-generated-9817359-768x982.jpg 768w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/vilkasss-ai-generated-9817359-1201x1536.jpg 1201w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/vilkasss-ai-generated-9817359-1602x2048.jpg 1602w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/vilkasss-ai-generated-9817359-782x1000.jpg 782w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/vilkasss-ai-generated-9817359-94x120.jpg 94w" sizes="(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px" /></a>The U.S. Department of Justice has officially <a href="https://www.justice.gov/eoir/media/1439236/dl?inline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">closed</a> the San Francisco Immigration Court months earlier than expected, transferring its operations to the Concord Immigration Court.</p>
<p>The sudden closure has caused uncertainty for thousands of immigrants whose cases were pending in San Francisco.</p>
<p>Immigration courts handle deportation proceedings, asylum claims, and other immigration-related hearings.</p>
<div class="read_more_link"><a href="https://www.visalawyerblog.com/doj-closes-san-francisco-immigration-court-early-leaving-thousands-of-cases-uncertain/"  title="Continue Reading DOJ Closes San Francisco Immigration Court Early, Leaving Thousands of Cases Uncertain" class="more-link">Continue reading</a></div>
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		<title>BREAKING: Trump Administration Tells Foreigners to Apply for Green Cards in Home Countries  </title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacob Sapochnick]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In a policy memorandum released today, just ahead of the Memorial Day holiday, the Trump administration announced that temporary visa holders seeking green cards should leave the United States and complete their immigration process through consular processing in their home countries. But is adjustment of status completely off the table? No. While the government has [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.h1b.biz" target="_blank" rel="attachment noopener wp-att-9650"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-9650 alignleft" src="https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/markus-spiske-RX-BevgxSXs-unsplash-scaled.jpg" alt="markus-spiske-RX-BevgxSXs-unsplash-scaled" width="417" height="626" srcset="https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/markus-spiske-RX-BevgxSXs-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1706w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/markus-spiske-RX-BevgxSXs-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/markus-spiske-RX-BevgxSXs-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/markus-spiske-RX-BevgxSXs-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/markus-spiske-RX-BevgxSXs-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/markus-spiske-RX-BevgxSXs-unsplash-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/markus-spiske-RX-BevgxSXs-unsplash-667x1000.jpg 667w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/markus-spiske-RX-BevgxSXs-unsplash-80x120.jpg 80w" sizes="(max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px" /></a>In a <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-will-grant-adjustment-of-status-only-in-extraordinary" target="_blank" rel="noopener">policy memorandum</a> released today, just ahead of the Memorial Day holiday, the Trump administration announced that temporary visa holders seeking green cards should leave the United States and complete their immigration process through consular processing in their home countries.</p>
<p data-start="294" data-end="694" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">But is adjustment of status completely off the table? No. While the government has made clear that individuals intending to immigrate to the United States are generally expected to pursue immigrant visas abroad, adjustment of status remains a discretionary pathway to a green card.</p>
<p data-start="283" data-end="556" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">When deciding whether to exercise discretion to grant adjustment of status in the United States, USCIS officers will apply a &#8220;totality of the circumstances&#8221; analysis, weighing both favorable and unfavorable factors before reaching a decision.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Overview</strong></span></p>
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<p>For decades, Adjustment of Status has been one of the most reliable pathways to apply for a green card for immigrants already living in the U.S., who entered the country lawfully. This process has involved filing the I-485, remaining in the country while the green card case is pending, waiting for an interview, and receiving a final approval.</p>
<p>The ability to apply for adjustment of status has not been taken away with today’s announcement, however, the sense of security that applicants once had has been blurred.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>The Policy Memorandum</strong></span></p>
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<p>In its <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-will-grant-adjustment-of-status-only-in-extraordinary">policy memorandum</a>, the government stressed that individuals admitted to the United States on temporary visas (tourist, student, work visas, etc.) are generally expected to leave the country rather than pursue Adjustment of Status from inside the U.S.</p>
<p>Instead, those wishing to remain in the U.S. permanently are expected to apply for an immigrant visa from abroad. But today’s announcement <strong>does not</strong> prevent those who qualify from seeking adjustment of status, although applicants should exercise greater caution and understand that certain factors may negatively affect their chances of approval.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Policy Changes</strong></span></p>
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<p>When exercising their discretion to approve a green card application, USCIS officers will conduct a totality of the circumstances analysis, balancing both positive and negative factors before making a final decision.</p>
<p><strong>It is important to note that none of these factors are new</strong>. They reflect longstanding policies that have been in place for decades. Today’s memo simply reiterates officers’ existing duties when determining whether to grant adjustment of status as a discretionary benefit.</p>
<p>The factors that may negatively affect approval include:</p>
<ol>
<li>Violations of immigration laws or conditions of immigration status held by the applicant</li>
<li>Current or previous instances of fraud</li>
<li>False testimony in dealings with USCIS or any government agency</li>
<li>Whether an alien’s application for admission or parole violated the laws in place at the time the violation occurred</li>
<li>Any conduct of the alien after admission as a nonimmigrant or parolee that is inconsistent with the purpose of that nonimmigrant status or parole or with representations made to consular or DHS officers when applying for a visa, admission, or parole</li>
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<p>Failure to comply with the terms of nonimmigrant admission or parole is weighed the most heavily, including remaining in the United States beyond the period of authorized stay—where the overstay reflects an intent to reside permanently in the U.S. despite the availability of the regular immigrant visa process abroad.</p>
<p>Officers are also reminded to consider the following factors, when assessing the totality of the circumstances:</p>
<ol>
<li>Family ties</li>
<li>Immigration status and history</li>
<li>The applicant’s moral character</li>
<li>Any other relevant factor that bears on determining whether the alien warrants a favorable exercise of discretion</li>
</ol>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong><u>What this means for you</u></strong></span></p>
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<p>A green card case that might have looked like a strong filing in the past may require a much stronger evidentiary package from this point forward, including proof of community involvement, proof that you are abiding by all laws, and other documentation demonstrating positive contributions.</p>
<p data-start="325" data-end="719">Officers may look back at your full immigration history—how you entered the country, what you disclosed during consular processing, any gaps in status, unauthorized employment, changes in visa type that may raise concerns, and any inconsistencies or misrepresentations, even if they occurred long ago. Such factors will be reassessed in the officer’s discretionary analysis.</p>
<p>For those who have not yet filed, the choice of applying for a green card in the U.S. has become more difficult. The government has made clear that it favors applicants returning to their home country to pursue their immigrant visa abroad, but seeking adjustment of status remains a viable option. For those with any flaws in their record, applying abroad may be a better choice due to closer scrutiny of cases filed with adjustment of status.</p>
<p data-start="1084" data-end="1302" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">The bottom line is that eligible applicants can still apply for adjustment of status. Officers must provide written explanations for any denial, and applicants are still entitled to due process.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Looking Ahead</strong></span></p>
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<p>It is highly likely that those who are denied adjustment of status in the coming months will bring lawsuits in federal court. This could trigger a wave of litigation that could delay implementation of these policies while courts consider the merits of any lawsuits.</p>
<p><em>The Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick is closely monitoring these developments and will provide further updates on our blog.</em></p>
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<li><a href="https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-will-grant-adjustment-of-status-only-in-extraordinary" target="_blank" rel="noopener">U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Will Grant ‘Adjustment of Status’ Only in Extraordinary Circumstances</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PM-602-0199-AdjustmentOfStatusAndDiscretion-20260521.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Policy Memorandum </a></li>
<li><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">June Visa Bulletin</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/visa-availability-priority-dates/adjustment-of-status-filing-charts-from-the-visa-bulletin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adjustment of Status Filing Dates from Visa Bulletin</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.aila.org/aila-files/20036845-F2B6-4749-9E38-E47CBA77C3EE/Know-Your-Rights-2025-Update-2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Know your Rights if ICE visits your home or workplace</a></li>
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		<title>Increased USCIS Scrutiny for Chinese EB-5 Investors Linked to Tech Sector Over National Security Concerns</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacob Sapochnick]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is reportedly increasing scrutiny of EB-5 immigrant investor applications filed by individuals with ties to certain Chinese technology companies and institutions. Recent cases suggest that adjudicators are looking beyond traditional EB-5 requirements—such as lawful source of funds and job creation—and are instead placing greater emphasis on national security concerns, [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="134" data-end="346"><a href="http://www.h1b.biz" target="_blank" rel="attachment noopener wp-att-9647"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-9647 alignleft" src="https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/vilkasss-ai-generated-8894582-scaled.jpg" alt="vilkasss-ai-generated-8894582-scaled" width="376" height="563" srcset="https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/vilkasss-ai-generated-8894582-scaled.jpg 1707w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/vilkasss-ai-generated-8894582-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/vilkasss-ai-generated-8894582-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/vilkasss-ai-generated-8894582-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/vilkasss-ai-generated-8894582-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/vilkasss-ai-generated-8894582-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/vilkasss-ai-generated-8894582-667x1000.jpg 667w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/vilkasss-ai-generated-8894582-80x120.jpg 80w" sizes="(max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px" /></a>U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is reportedly increasing scrutiny of EB-5 immigrant investor applications filed by individuals with ties to certain Chinese technology companies and institutions.</p>
<p data-start="348" data-end="697">Recent cases suggest that adjudicators are looking beyond traditional EB-5 requirements—such as lawful source of funds and job creation—and are instead placing greater emphasis on national security concerns, including potential connections to Chinese companies involved in telecommunications, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data infrastructure.</p>
<p data-start="699" data-end="998">Applicants who have worked for or are affiliated with major firms and universities associated with China’s tech ecosystem may face additional background checks and requests for detailed disclosures about their employment history, organizational roles, and any perceived government or military links.</p>
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		<title>June 2026 Visa Bulletin: Retrogressions for EB-1 and EB-2 India, Slight Movement for Some Family Categories</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacob Sapochnick]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:23:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to report that the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has published the June 2026 Visa Bulletin. In this blog post, we breakdown the movement of the employment-based and family-sponsored categories in the coming month. Adjustment of Status Chart For adjustment of status filings to permanent residence in the month of June, [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.h1b.biz" target="_blank" rel="attachment noopener wp-att-9643"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-9643 alignleft" src="https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/elin-melaas-rAfpEO53684-unsplash-scaled.jpg" alt="elin-melaas-rAfpEO53684-unsplash-scaled" width="509" height="340" srcset="https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/elin-melaas-rAfpEO53684-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/elin-melaas-rAfpEO53684-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/elin-melaas-rAfpEO53684-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/elin-melaas-rAfpEO53684-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/elin-melaas-rAfpEO53684-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/elin-melaas-rAfpEO53684-unsplash-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/elin-melaas-rAfpEO53684-unsplash-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/elin-melaas-rAfpEO53684-unsplash-180x120.jpg 180w" sizes="(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px" /></a>We are pleased to report that the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has published the <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2026/visa-bulletin-for-june-2026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">June 2026 Visa Bulletin.</a></p>
<p>In this blog post, we breakdown the movement of the employment-based and family-sponsored categories in the coming month.</p>
<hr />
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Adjustment of Status Chart</strong></span></p>
<hr />
<p>For <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/visa-availability-priority-dates/adjustment-of-status-filing-charts-from-the-visa-bulletin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">adjustment of status filings </a>to permanent residence in the month of June, USCIS will continue using the <strong>Dates for Filing Chart</strong> for family-sponsored categories only.</p>
<p>For employment-based categories, USCIS will also continue using the <strong>Final Action Dates Chart</strong>.</p>
<hr />
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>   Highlights of the June 2026 Visa Bulletin</strong></span></p>
<hr />
<p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>At a Glance</strong></span></p>
<p>What can we expect to see in the month of June?</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong><em>Employment-Based Categories</em></strong></span></p>
<hr />
<p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Final Action Advancements</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><em>EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary ability, Outstanding Professors and Researchers, and Certain Multinational Managers or Executives</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>EB-1 India will retrogress 3.5 months to December 15, 2022</li>
<li>Except China, all other countries remain current</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Exceptional Ability</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>EB-2 India will retrogress 10.4 months to September 1, 2013</li>
<li>Except China, all other countries remain current</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong><em>EB-3 Professionals and Skilled Workers</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>EB-3 India will advance 1 month to December 15, 2013</li>
<li>EB-3 China will advance 1.5 months to August 1, 2021</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>EB-3 Other Workers</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>EB-3 India will advance 1 month to December 15, 2013</li>
<li>EB-3 China will advance 1.9 months to April 1, 2019</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Dates for Filing Advancements</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>No movement</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong><em>Family-Sponsored Categories</em></strong></span></p>
<hr />
<p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Final Action Advancements</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><em>F-1 Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>F1 Mexico will advance 2.8 months to November 8, 2007</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>F-2A Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>F2A Mexico will advance 5 months to January 1, 2024</li>
<li>F2A All other countries will advance 5 months to January 1, 2025</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>F-2B Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Permanent Residents</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>F2B (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 4 months to September 22, 2017</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>F4 (Worldwide and China) will advance 1.8 months to November 8, 2008</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Dates for Filing Advancements</strong></span></p>
<p><em><strong>F-2A Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents</strong></em></p>
<ul>
<li>All countries will remain current</li>
</ul>
<p><em><strong>F-2B Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Permanent Residents </strong></em></p>
<ul>
<li>F2B (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 2.6 months to March 22, 2018</li>
</ul>
<p><em><strong>F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens</strong></em></p>
<ul>
<li>F4 (Worldwide and China) will advance 3.7 months to December 22, 2009</li>
</ul>
<p>Now let’s dive into our analysis.</p>
<hr />
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Employment-Based Categories</strong></span></p>
<hr />
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>FINAL ACTION DATES FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES</strong></span></p>
<hr />
<p>The following <strong>Final Action cutoff dates</strong> will apply for employment-based categories in the month of June.</p>
<p><strong><em>EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary ability, Outstanding Professors and Researchers, and Certain Multinational Managers or Executives</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>EB-1 China remains at April 1, 2023</li>
<li><span style="color: #800080">EB-1 India will retrogress 3.5 months to December 15, 2022</span></li>
<li>All other countries will remain current</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Exceptional Ability</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #800080">EB-2 India will retrogress 10.4 months to September 1, 2013</span></li>
<li>EB-2 China will remain at September 1, 2021</li>
<li>All other countries (Worldwide, Mexico, Philippines) will remain current</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>EB-3 Professionals and Skilled Workers</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000">EB-3 India will advance 1 month to December 15, 2013</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000">EB-3 China will advance 1.5 months to August 1, 2021</span></li>
<li>EB-3 Philippines will remain at August 1, 2023</li>
<li>All other countries (Worldwide and Mexico) will remain at June 1, 2024</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>EB-3 Other Workers</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000">EB-3 India will advance 1 month to December 15, 2013</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000">EB-3 China will advance 1.9 months to April 1, 2019</span></li>
<li>EB-3 Philippines will remain at November 1, 2021</li>
<li>All other countries (Worldwide, Mexico) will remain at February 1, 2022</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>EB-4 Special Immigrants and Religious Workers</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>All countries will remain at July 15, 2022</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>EB-5 Unreserved Categories (C5, T5, I5, and R5)</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>EB-5 India will remain at May 1, 2022</li>
<li>EB-5 China will remain at September 22, 2016</li>
<li>All other countries will remain current</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>EB-5 Set-Aside Categories</em></strong> (Rural, High Unemployment, and Infrastructure) will remain current</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong><em>*The bold represents the Visa Bulletin advancements</em></strong></span></p>
<table width="100%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Employment-<br />
based</strong></td>
<td><strong>All Chargeability<br />
Areas Except<br />
Those Listed</strong></td>
<td><strong>CHINA-<br />
mainland<br />
born</strong></td>
<td><strong>INDIA</strong></td>
<td><strong>MEXICO</strong></td>
<td><strong>PHILIPPINES</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1st</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>01APR23</td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>15DEC22</strong></span></td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2nd</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>01SEP21</td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>01SEP13</strong></span></td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3rd</td>
<td>01JUN24</td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>01AUG21</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>15DEC13</strong></span></td>
<td>01JUN24</td>
<td>01AUG23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Other Workers</td>
<td>01FEB22</td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>01APR19</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>15DEC13</strong></span></td>
<td>01FEB22</td>
<td>01NOV21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4th</td>
<td>15JUL22</td>
<td>15JUL22</td>
<td>15JUL22</td>
<td>15JUL22</td>
<td>15JUL22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Certain Religious Workers</td>
<td>15JUL22</td>
<td>15JUL22</td>
<td>15JUL22</td>
<td>15JUL22</td>
<td>15JUL22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5th Unreserved<br />
(including C5, T5, I5, R5, NU, RU)</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>22SEP16</td>
<td>01MAY22</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5th Set Aside:<br />
Rural (20%, including NR, RR)</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5th Set Aside:<br />
High Unemployment (10%, including NH, RH)</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5th Set Aside:<br />
Infrastructure (2%, including RI)</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<hr />
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>DATES FOR FILING FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES</strong></span></p>
<hr />
<p>The following <strong>Dates for Filing cutoff dates</strong> will apply in June.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000"><em>*Note the chart remains unchanged from the May Visa Bulletin.</em></span></p>
<p><strong><em>EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary ability, Outstanding Professors and Researchers, and Certain Multinational Managers or Executives</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>EB-1 India and China will remain at December 1, 2023</li>
<li>All other countries will remain current</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Exceptional Ability</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>EB-2 India will remain at January 15, 2015</li>
<li>EB-2 China will remain at January 1, 2022</li>
<li>All other countries will remain current</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>EB-3 Professionals and Skilled Workers</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>EB-3 India will remain at January 15, 2015</li>
<li>EB-3 China will remain at January 1, 2022</li>
<li>EB-3 Philippines will remain at January 1, 2024</li>
<li>All other countries (Worldwide and Mexico) will remain current</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>EB-3 Other Workers</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>EB-3 India will remain at January 15, 2015</li>
<li>EB-3 China will remain at October 1, 2019</li>
<li>All other countries (Worldwide, Mexico, and Philippines) will remain at August 1, 2022</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>EB-4 Special Immigrants and Religious Workers</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>EB-4 will remain at January 1, 2023</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>EB-5 Unreserved Categories (C5, T5, I5, and R5) </em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>EB-5 India will remain at May 1, 2024</li>
<li>EB-5 China will remain at March 1, 2017</li>
<li>All other countries will remain current</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>EB-5 Set-Aside Categories</em></strong><em> </em>(Rural, High Unemployment, and Infrastructure) will also remain current</p>
<table width="100%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Employment-<br />
based</strong></td>
<td><strong>All Chargeability<br />
Areas Except<br />
Those Listed</strong></td>
<td><strong>CHINA-<br />
mainland<br />
born</strong></td>
<td><strong>INDIA</strong></td>
<td><strong>MEXICO </strong></td>
<td><strong>PHILIPPINES </strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1st</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>01DEC23</td>
<td>01DEC23</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2nd</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>01JAN22</td>
<td>15JAN15</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3rd</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>01JAN22</td>
<td>15JAN15</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>01JAN24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Other Workers</td>
<td>01AUG22</td>
<td>01OCT19</td>
<td>15JAN15</td>
<td>01AUG22</td>
<td>01AUG22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4th</td>
<td>01JAN23</td>
<td>01JAN23</td>
<td>01JAN23</td>
<td>01JAN23</td>
<td>01JAN23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Certain Religious Workers</td>
<td>01JAN23</td>
<td>01JAN23</td>
<td>01JAN23</td>
<td>01JAN23</td>
<td>01JAN23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5th Unreserved<br />
(including C5, T5, I5, R5)</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>01MAR17</td>
<td>01MAY24</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5th Set Aside:<br />
(Rural: NR, RR &#8211; 20%)</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5th Set Aside:<br />
(High Unemployment: NH, RH &#8211; 10%)</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5th Set Aside:<br />
(Infrastructure: RI &#8211; 2%)</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>C</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<hr />
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>FINAL ACTION DATES FOR FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCE CASES</strong></span></p>
<hr />
<p>The following <strong>Final Action cutoff dates</strong> will apply for family-sponsored categories in the month of June.</p>
<p><strong><em>F-1 Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000">F1 Mexico will advance 2.8 months to November 8, 2007</span></li>
<li>F1 Philippines will remain at May 1, 2013</li>
<li>F1 All other countries (Worldwide, China, and India) will remain at September 1, 2017</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>F-2A Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000">F2A Mexico will advance 5 months to January 1, 2024</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000">F2A All other countries will advance 5 months to January 1, 2025</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>F-2B Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Permanent Residents</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>F2B Mexico will remain at February 15, 2009</li>
<li>F2B Philippines will remain at April 8, 2013</li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000">F2B All other countries (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 4 months to September 22, 2017</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens </em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>F3 Mexico will remain at May 1, 2001</li>
<li>F3 Philippines will remain at November 22, 2005</li>
<li>F3 All other countries (Worldwide, China, India) will remain at February 15, 2012</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>F4 Mexico will remain at April 8, 2001</li>
<li>F4 Philippines will remain at July 15, 2007</li>
<li>F4 India will remain at November 1, 2006</li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000">F4 All other countries (Worldwide and China) will advance 1.8 months to November 8, 2008</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong><em>*The bold represents the Visa Bulletin advancements</em></strong></span></p>
<table width="100%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Family-<br />
Sponsored </strong></td>
<td><strong>All Chargeability<br />
Areas Except<br />
Those Listed</strong></td>
<td><strong>CHINA-mainland<br />
born</strong></td>
<td><strong>INDIA</strong></td>
<td><strong>MEXICO</strong></td>
<td><strong>PHILIPPINES </strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F1</td>
<td>01SEP17</td>
<td>01SEP17</td>
<td>01SEP17</td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>08NOV07</strong></span></td>
<td>01MAY13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F2A</td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>01JAN25</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>01JAN25</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>01JAN25</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>01JAN24</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>01JAN25</strong></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F2B</td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>22SEP17</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>22SEP17</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>22SEP17</strong></span></td>
<td>15FEB09</td>
<td>08APR13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F3</td>
<td>15FEB12</td>
<td>15FEB12</td>
<td>15FEB12</td>
<td>01MAY01</td>
<td>22NOV05</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F4</td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>08NOV08</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>08NOV08</strong></span></td>
<td>01NOV06</td>
<td>08APR01</td>
<td>15JUL07</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<hr />
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>DATES FOR FILING FOR FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCE CASES</strong></span></p>
<hr />
<p>The following <strong>Dates for Filing cutoff dates</strong> will apply for family-sponsored categories in the month of June.</p>
<p><em><strong>F-1 Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens</strong></em></p>
<ul>
<li>F1 Mexico will remain at October 1, 2008</li>
<li>F1 Philippines will remain at April 22, 2015</li>
<li>All other countries (Worldwide, China, India) will remain at October 1, 2018</li>
</ul>
<p><em><strong>F-2A Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents</strong></em></p>
<ul>
<li>All countries will remain current</li>
</ul>
<p><em><strong>F-2B Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Permanent Residents </strong></em></p>
<ul>
<li>F2B Mexico will remain at May 15, 2010</li>
<li>F2B Philippines will remain at October 1, 2013</li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000">F2B All other countries (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 2.6 months to March 22, 2018</span></li>
</ul>
<p><em><strong>F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens</strong></em></p>
<ul>
<li>F3 Mexico will remain at July 15, 2001</li>
<li>F3 Philippines will remain at August 8, 2006</li>
<li>F3 All other countries (Worldwide, China, India) will remain at December 8, 2012</li>
</ul>
<p><em><strong>F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens</strong></em></p>
<ul>
<li>F4 Mexico will remain at April 30, 2001</li>
<li>F4 Philippines will remain at March 22, 2008</li>
<li>F4 India will remain at December 15, 2006</li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000">All other countries (Worldwide and China) will advance 3.7 months to December 22, 2009</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong><em>*The bold represents the Visa Bulletin advancements</em></strong></span></p>
<table width="100%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Family-<br />
Sponsored </strong></td>
<td><strong>All Chargeability<br />
Areas Except<br />
Those Listed</strong></td>
<td><strong>CHINA-<br />
mainland<br />
born</strong></td>
<td><strong>INDIA</strong></td>
<td><strong>MEXICO</strong></td>
<td><strong>PHILIPPINES </strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F1</td>
<td>01OCT18</td>
<td>01OCT18</td>
<td>01OCT18</td>
<td>01OCT08</td>
<td>22APR15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F2A</td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>C</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>C</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>C</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>C</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>C</strong></span></td>
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<td>F2B</td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>22MAR18</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>22MAR18</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>22MAR18</strong></span></td>
<td>15MAY10</td>
<td>01OCT13</td>
</tr>
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<td>F3</td>
<td>08DEC12</td>
<td>08DEC12</td>
<td>08DEC12</td>
<td>15JUL01</td>
<td>08AUG06</td>
</tr>
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<td>F4</td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>22DEC09</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>22DEC09</strong></span></td>
<td>15DEC06</td>
<td>30APR01</td>
<td>22MAR08</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Conclusion </strong></span></p>
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<p>In the <em>employment-based dates for filing</em> there has been no movement compared to the May visa bulletin. In the <em>final action dates</em>, EB-1 India will retrogress by three and a half months to December 15, 2022, EB-2 India will retrogress more than 10 months to September 1, 2013. EB-3 India will advance 1 month to December 15, 2013. EB-3 China will advance 1.5 months to August 1, 2021, other workers will advance 1.9 months to April 1, 2019.</p>
<p>In the <em>family-sponsored dates for filing</em>, F2A all countries remain current, F2B Worldwide, China, and India, advance 2.6 months to March 22, 2018. F4 Worldwide and China advance 3.7 months to December 22, 2009.</p>
<p>In the <em>final action chart</em>, F1 Mexico advances 2.8 months to November 8, 2007. F2A Mexico advances 5 months to January 1, 2024. All other countries advance 5 months to January 1, 2025. F2B (Worldwide, China, India) advance 4 months to September 22, 2017. F4 Worldwide and China advance 1.8 months to November 8, 2008.</p>
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		<title>White House Reviews New Rule That Could Limit International Student Stays in the U.S.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The White House is reviewing a proposed federal rule (RIN: 1653-AA95) that could change how international students maintain legal status in the United States. The proposal, submitted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), would replace the long-standing “duration of status” framework with fixed-term limits for student visas. If finalized, the rule would affect students [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.h1b.biz" target="_blank" rel="attachment noopener wp-att-9635"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-9635 alignleft" src="https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/mohamed_hassan-graduation-7077409_1280.png" alt="mohamed_hassan-graduation-7077409_1280" width="510" height="383" srcset="https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/mohamed_hassan-graduation-7077409_1280.png 1280w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/mohamed_hassan-graduation-7077409_1280-300x225.png 300w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/mohamed_hassan-graduation-7077409_1280-1024x769.png 1024w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/mohamed_hassan-graduation-7077409_1280-768x577.png 768w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/mohamed_hassan-graduation-7077409_1280-1000x751.png 1000w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/mohamed_hassan-graduation-7077409_1280-160x120.png 160w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" /></a><br />
The White House is reviewing a proposed federal rule (<a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eoDetails?rrid=1367212" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RIN: 1653-AA95</a>) that could change how international students maintain legal status in the United States. The <a href="https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16554.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">proposal</a>, submitted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), would replace the long-standing “duration of status” framework with fixed-term limits for student visas.</p>
<p>If finalized, the <a href="https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16554.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rule</a> would affect students on F-1 visas, as well as some exchange visitors and foreign media. Under the current system, international students can remain in the U.S. for as long as they are enrolled full-time and comply with visa requirements.</p>
<p>The proposed change would instead impose a four-year stay limit before students would need to apply for a renewal of their status.</p>
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		<title>Trump Administration Exempts Foreign Doctors From Travel Ban Freeze</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Trump administration has quietly reversed a policy that threatened the jobs and immigration status of thousands of foreign doctors working in the United States. Doctors from countries impacted by the administration’s expanded travel ban will once again be allowed to continue processing visa applications, work permits, and green card cases. Earlier this year, the [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>The Trump administration has quietly reversed a <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/03/us/trump-travel-ban-doctors-us-immigration.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">policy</a> that threatened the jobs and immigration status of thousands of foreign doctors working in the United States.</p>
<p>Doctors from countries impacted by the administration’s expanded travel ban will once again be allowed to continue processing visa applications, work permits, and green card cases.</p>
<p>Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security implemented a freeze on immigration benefits for nationals from 39 countries. The policy placed many foreign physicians in legal limbo, forcing some hospitals to place doctors on administrative leave while others faced the possibility of losing their ability to work entirely.</p>
<p>The administration has now confirmed that applications associated with medical physicians will continue processing, exempting doctors from the immigration freeze. The change was made quietly, without a formal public announcement.</p>
<p>The update appeared on the USCIS <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/update-on-uscis-strengthened-screening-and-vetting?utm_source=sfmc&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=grr&amp;utm_content=update&amp;utm_source=sfmc&amp;utm_term=Update+on+USCIS%e2%80%99+Strengthened+Screening+and+Vetting&amp;utm_content=624073&amp;utm_id=2e1ce3a5-22fa-4935-8120-4b97a30441df&amp;sfmc_activityid=2b9848df-d87c-412d-bb30-1d57720aa437&amp;utm_medium=email" target="_blank" rel="noopener">webpage</a> outlining its enhanced screening and vetting procedures which now indicates doctors are no longer subject to adjudicative processing holds:</p>
<blockquote><p><span style="color: #000000"><strong>“Internal Review Process</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">USCIS established an internal process for <strong>lifting holds</strong> on individual or group cases, requiring comprehensive review by multiple offices. Holds have been lifted for aliens vetted through Operation PARRIS, certain petitions filed by U.S. citizens, intercountry adoption forms, certain rescheduled oath ceremonies, statutory and regulatory decision issuance, refugee registrations for South African citizens/nationals, certain special immigrant visa petitions, certain employment authorization documents, and asylum applications from non high-risk countries, <strong>and applications associated with medical physicians</strong>….”</span></p></blockquote>
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<p>The reversal comes amid growing concerns about physician shortages across the United States. The country is currently facing a shortage of approximately 65,000 doctors, a number expected to increase significantly in the coming years as the population ages and more physicians retire. Foreign doctors make up roughly 25% of all doctors in the United States, with many serving in primary care and federally designated underserved communities.</p>
<p>More than 20 physician associations urged the administration to create a national-interest exemption for international doctors, warning that hospitals and vulnerable communities could face serious disruptions in care.</p>
<p>The policy had already affected many physicians personally and professionally. Some doctors from Africa, the Middle East, and Venezuela reportedly lost work authorization or faced detention due to delayed visa processing. Advocacy groups estimated that nearly 1,000 doctors completing medical residencies and fellowships this year were at risk of losing placements in underserved areas.</p>
<p>While the exemption offers relief to many physicians and healthcare employers, uncertainty surrounding travel bans and visa processing has created long-term instability for hospitals that rely on foreign medical graduates.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Trump administration has introduced a new visa screening policy at consulate interviews that could make it harder for people with potential asylum claims to enter the United States. According to the Washington Post, consular officers are now directed to ask nonimmigrant visa applicants whether they have been persecuted in their home country, or fear [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.h1b.biz" target="_blank" rel="attachment noopener wp-att-9630"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-9630 alignleft" src="https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/d4rkwzd-recruitment-6838250_1280.png" alt="d4rkwzd-recruitment-6838250_1280" width="554" height="277" srcset="https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/d4rkwzd-recruitment-6838250_1280.png 1280w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/d4rkwzd-recruitment-6838250_1280-300x150.png 300w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/d4rkwzd-recruitment-6838250_1280-1024x512.png 1024w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/d4rkwzd-recruitment-6838250_1280-768x384.png 768w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/d4rkwzd-recruitment-6838250_1280-1000x500.png 1000w, https://www.visalawyerblog.com/files/2026/05/d4rkwzd-recruitment-6838250_1280-240x120.png 240w" sizes="(max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px" /></a>The Trump administration has introduced a new visa screening policy at consulate interviews that could make it harder for people with potential asylum claims to enter the United States.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/04/28/trump-asylum-nonimmigrant-visas/?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJyZWFzb24iOiJnaWZ0IiwibmJmIjoxNzc3MzQ4ODAwLCJpc3MiOiJzdWJzY3JpcHRpb25zIiwiZXhwIjoxNzc4NzMxMTk5LCJpYXQiOjE3NzczNDg4MDAsImp0aSI6ImU4ODhiOGUwLTA3MzEtNGE3ZC1iYjBlLTdmMGVkMTA1NzQ2MyIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lndhc2hpbmd0b25wb3N0LmNvbS9uYXRpb25hbC1zZWN1cml0eS8yMDI2LzA0LzI4L3RydW1wLWFzeWx1bS1ub25pbW1pZ3JhbnQtdmlzYXMvIn0.J8Ypa1A4xCq-JqP8lD_yOIb2NNgZqJ0ArRrBv6m6aVw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Washington Post,</a> consular officers are now directed to ask nonimmigrant visa applicants whether they have been persecuted in their home country, or fear harm if they return.</p>
<p>That question may sound harmless, but the consequences are significant. If an applicant says they have suffered harm/mistreatment in their country, or fear harm/mistreatment in returning home, their visa could be denied. If they say they do not fear returning to their home country and later apply for asylum in the United States, the government may use that earlier answer against them. This creates a serious dilemma for people who may genuinely need protection in the future.</p>
<p>The policy appears designed to screen potential asylum claims before an applicant ever reaches U.S. soil. Under U.S. asylum law, a person generally must be physically present in the United States or arrive at a U.S. border to request asylum. By using the visa process to flag and deny applicants who may later seek protection, the government could stop some individuals from ever getting the chance to present their asylum claims.</p>
<p>This change could especially affect people from countries facing political violence, religious persecution, war, government abuse, or targeted discrimination. Students, tourists, workers, and business visitors may all face difficult questions if they have legitimate reasons to travel to the U.S. on temporary visas but also fear returning home.</p>
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<p>Applicants should understand that anything said during a visa interview can become part of their immigration record. A single answer may later affect credibility, asylum eligibility, or future immigration benefits. Anyone with safety concerns in their home country should speak with an immigration attorney before attending a visa interview or filing an application.</p>
<p>In the end, this policy could become a major barrier for vulnerable people seeking protection. By turning fear of persecution into a reason to deny entry, the government risks closing the door on individuals who may never get a fair chance to explain why they need asylum.</p>
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