Judge Vacates USCIS 39-Country Pause
Chief Judge John J. McConnell Jr. struck down four USCIS policies that had frozen benefits, asylum, and re-review processing for nationals of 39 countries. The relief is nationwide — but the post-CASA fight over whether one district judge can do that is far from settled.
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USCIS Adjustment Memo PM-602-0199, Explained
Adjustment of Status Interview Prep in 2026
USCIS is interviewing nearly every I-485 applicant now — and asking pointedly harder questions. What attorneys are telling clients about the in-status defense, the 60/90-day presumption, and the new memo question.
EAD Delays and Lawsuits Against USCIS
Sixteen-month EAD delays are routine for applicants from the 39 affected countries and former CHNV parolees. Attorneys are turning to mandamus and individual APA suits.
Newly Stateless Kuwaitis: U.S. Immigration Options
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