Deep Dive into 2026 US I-485 Green Card Application Rules: Beware of 4 “Direct Denial” Pitfalls by USCIS

As the green card visa bulletin advances into the new fiscal year, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a series of strict policy memoranda regarding Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status). From heightened discretionary review and the removal of RFE/NOID grace periods to NTA removal proceedings and the 2.0 … Read more