A federal court just vacated four USCIS policies that froze green cards, work permits, asylum, and citizenship for nationals of 39 travel-ban countries, including Iran. Here's who benefits, who doesn't, and what happens next.

A USCIS policy memorandum issued May 21, 2026 doesn't repeal a single statute — but it may change your green card odds more than any rule change in recent memory. PM-602-0199 reframes adjustment of status as discretionary "grace," and signals that mere eligibility may no longer be enough in practice. Here's what it means, and what to do now.

USCIS RFEs and NOIDs increasingly rely on discretionary analysis, not just eligibility. This article explains what has changed, why eligibility alone is no longer enough, and how applicants must respond strategically.