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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a new policy memorandum stating that, “consistent with long‑standing immigration law,” noncitizens seeking lawful permanent residence must pursue their applications through consular processing with the U.S. Department of State (DOS) outside the United States. The memo directs USCIS officers to evaluate requests for adjustment of status on a case‑by‑case basis and to grant this “extraordinary form of relief” only in

Access Immigration has learned that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is currently experiencing nationwide delays in issuing decisions across multiple case types due to the rollout of a new security vetting process that took effect on April 27, 2026. According to credible reports shared with the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), this new procedure requires USCIS to resubmit fingerprints for nearly all pending applications where biometrics were o

There are many organizations working to support immigrants during these incredibly difficulty times. Here are just a few ideas if you'd like a place to start. If you want to support those in Minnesota "Across Minnesota, ICE continues to stop, harass, and detain people regardless of their citizenship status. Normal life in Minnesota has been interrupted, as schools have been forced to close or go virtual, as people live in fear of leaving their homes or going to work. Minnesot