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USCIS Declares Adjustment of Status “Administrative Grace,” Not a Right — What PM-602-0199 Does to Your I-485

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Mike Baker

Post Title USCIS Declares Adjustment of Status “Administrative Grace,” Not a Right — What PM-602-0199 Does to Your I-485 Slug uscis-adjustment-status-discretion-pm-602-0199 Meta Description USCIS Policy Memo PM-602-0199 rewrites adjustment of status as extraordinary discretionary relief. What the new standard means … Continue reading →

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Adjustment of Status to Lawful Permanent Resident. Precedent Decisions Pertaining to Adjustment of Status

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Mike Baker

Arriving Aliens Matter of Silitonga, 25 I&N Dec. 89 (BIA 2009) Under 8 C.F.R. §§ 245.2(a)(1) and 1245.2(a)(1)(ii) (2009), Immigration Judges have no jurisdiction to adjudicate an application filed by an arriving alien seeking adjustment of status, with the limited … Continue reading →

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