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Plain-English explainers on PM-602-0199
Direct answers to the questions applicants are actually asking since USCIS issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199 on May 21, 2026. Start with the canonical explainer for the full background, then drill into the topic that matches your situation.
What Does the July 2026 Visa Bulletin Mean for My Adjustment of Status Case?
The Department of State published the July 2026 Visa Bulletin on July 1, 2026, with forward signals for employment-based categories.
Published July 13, 2026
Will USCIS Raise the Citizenship Fee by $570? Yes, Here's What the Proposed Rule Changes
The Department of Homeland Security proposed on June 23, 2026 to raise Form N-400 citizenship fees to $1,330, a $570 increase, and eliminate fee waivers.
Published June 26, 2026
Will EB-5 Investors Be Exempt From the New Consular Processing Push? Questions Remain
USCIS has not yet clarified whether EB-5 investors fall outside PM-602-0199's consular processing preference announced June 2026.
Published June 5, 2026
Homeland Security: Most Legal Immigrants Won't Need to Leave US to Get Green Card, Yes Here's What Changed
DHS clarified on June 3, 2026 that most legal immigrants can still adjust status inside the U.S. despite earlier confusion over PM-602-0199.
Published June 3, 2026
Did USCIS Make Adjustment of Status Harder? Yes, Here's What the May 2026 Memo Changed
USCIS policy memo PM-602-0199, issued May 21, 2026, instructs officers to treat Form I-485 adjustment of status as discretionary and to weigh negative factors more heavily.
Published May 30, 2026