H-1B, F-1, B1/B2 Visa Holders: Your Path to a Green Card Just Changed. Watch This.

Описание: USCIS issued a policy memorandum that quietly rewrote the rules on adjustment of status. Managing attorney Pallavi Ahluwalia breaks down exactly what changed and what you should do right now.

On May 22nd, USCIS released Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, formally reframing adjustment of status as a matter of administrative discretion rather than an established right. This is one of the most significant shifts in U.S. immigration policy in decades, and it directly affects H-1B, L-1, O-1, F-1, B1/B2, and STEM OPT visa holders who are on a path to permanent residency.
In this episode of Ask Pallavi, immigration attorney Pallavi Ahluwalia answers the most pressing questions from the immigrant community:


00:00 Adjustment Memo Shockwave
02:07 B1 B2 Intent Risks
03:09 If You Already Filed
05:04 F1 Duration Changes 2026
06:07 Consular Processing Strategy
07:30 Employment Visa Prep
08:22 Single vs Dual Intent
09:18 Student to Green Card Reality
10:57 Final Advice and Next Steps
12:22 Share and Subscribe

Key takeaways from this video:
If your adjustment of status is already filed, do not abandon it. Begin building your list of positive equities now, including your contributions to your employer, your U.S. family ties, and your history of lawful status maintenance.
If you are on a single intent visa such as F-1 or B1/B2, consider marking your I-130 or I-140 for consular processing rather than domestic adjustment for the time being.
If you have an approved I-130 or I-140, file your I-824 (Action on an Approved Application or Petition) to preserve your consular processing option.
Do not leave the country yet. Wait to see how courts respond to legal challenges before making any irreversible travel decisions.
September 2026 brings additional changes to F-1 Duration of Status. The new standard will tie your authorized stay to the length of your program rather than granting open-ended duration.
This video is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Immigration law is highly fact-specific. Please consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions about your case.
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