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the nuances to this rule is a lot. one thing I know is it will be challenged. even attorneys are having a hard time understanding this rule as it does not say going forward. it’s a bogus and an open statement. let’s wait for immigration attorneys to address this.

I saw the same news briefing & it was a bit confusing. However, upon further research, I found out that VAWA cases are protected at the Congressional level while this “new rule” is coming from executives from within USCIS itself. It’s just so much going on right now, just stay in prayer & keep up with immigration news.

@Dec 2024 Filer This is so good to know! Weird times and not sure what to believe or do. As you said, let’s be patient and see what happens

Terrible news but does it effect to VAWA applicants who’ve already been approved?

Looks like we will be protected as vawa petitioners. I have gotten in touch with my lawyer and will share when I get her feedback

How will that affect people who came on student visas (e.g. F-1) and already have pending I-485 petitions?

@samuel dani please keep us posted! This is so confusing.

I came as a fiance K1 visa, k1 also enclosed of this news?

i have not gotten any updates from my lawyer but one of my friends just texted me and her lawyer said this does not apply to the current applicants only for the new applications.

guys this new role it’s because work cup remember too many people is gonna come and stay.. soo remember this not affect us right know

This is the response from my attorney and I am from a banned country. read below: Your case is on hold with USCIS because Nigeria is one of 39 countries subject to a USCIS adjudications pause. In addition, USCIS issued a new Policy Memorandum on May 21, 2026, announcing its intention to require green card applicants to return to their home countries for consular processing through the U.S. Department of State, while limiting adjustment of status within the United States to cases qualifying for “extraordinary relief.” We believe this policy is inconsistent with longstanding legal authority and Congressional intent, and we will continue to closely monitor the anticipated legal challenges. At this time, it is premature to assess the potential impact, if any, of this policy change. Please check back for future updates as additional information becomes available. So at this time, we do not believe any action or proactive communication with USCIS is needed. I anticipate that this policy will be litigated and found to be inconsistent with our immigration laws.

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@Sara F. S. You really mean it or you are being sarcastic? to brutally suggest for someone to sell all they built just like that is insane. People build lives and also might have kids. am not sure about you but there is no sympathy in your tone. it's like you are loving it. You actually sound like Maga.smh

greatest thing is it doesn’t affect vawa

It shouldn't affect people that already applied and waiting so long , because it doesht make sense if applies. News wants to sell and wants to make people press the links spreading terrorism and is a memorial weekend where all offices are closed, imagine the confusion. if it is like this then we just leave everything and abandon everything and take our families and dogs and never look back but no is not going to be the case , it makes sense to be a rule for new applicants and people less than a year or 2 in the states ,but people who already build a life and have their working visas and everything while waiting it doesht make sense why to leave ,employers needs them, they are part of what makes America great.

@Sara F. S. your words are insane

I think that targeting tourists coming to attend world cup for soccer in usa next month cause many of them want to stay after world cup it's not affecting humanitarian cases like Vawa,U Visa, T Visa and asylum.

The "new rule" does not affect DACA, VAWA, U or T Visas because we have differed action by default, now extraordinary relief? We all have extraordinary circumstances, we have families, jobs and years of life here people! Don't let USCIS intimidate you like always, no matter how many obstacles we encounter, we came here to stay, it is our right and we well deserve it! Let's not give up, keep pushing forward! Is not over until is over!

it’s not a right to be an American it’s a privledge. just because you are here does not give you a right. all must follow the laws and rules. you break the law, you leave easy enough