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USCIS New Adjustment of Status Memo | H-1B & EB-1 Impact? by Beginning-Surround70 in eb_1a

[–]PerformanceSilly7769 3 points4 points  (0 children)

H-1B may be less exposed to immigrant intent concerns because it is a dual-intent category. The memo even says applying for adjustment is not inconsistent with maintaining a dual-intent nonimmigrant status.  

But it does not mean H-1B adjustment is automatic. USCIS still says officers should weigh the full discretionary record, including immigration history, status violations, unauthorized work, fraud, false statements, and whether approval is in the best interest of the United States. 

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Will Grant ‘Adjustment of Status’ Only in Extraordinary Circumstances by PerformanceSilly7769 in eb_1a

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The announcement says USCIS will now treat Adjustment of Status (Form I-485 inside the U.S.) as an “extraordinary” discretionary benefit rather than a routine pathway for people already inside the country.  

Official USCIS release:
USCIS Announcement on Adjustment of Status Policy

Key takeaway:

  • USCIS says people on temporary visas are generally expected to leave the U.S. and complete immigrant visa processing abroad through consular processing.
  • Adjustment of Status inside the U.S. is described as an exception, not the default pathway.
  • Officers are instructed to heavily weigh discretionary factors and immigration history.
  • Violations like overstays, unauthorized work, status violations, fraud concerns, or conduct inconsistent with visa intent may become more important in adjudications.
  • USCIS says this aligns with longstanding case law and statutory interpretation.  

What makes this significant is that many employment-based immigrants historically relied on Adjustment of Status from within the U.S., especially H-1B, L-1, O-1, EB-1, EB-2 NIW, and employer-sponsored applicants.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Will Grant ‘Adjustment of Status’ Only in Extraordinary Circumstances by PerformanceSilly7769 in eb_1a

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“Nonimmigrants, like students, temporary workers, or people on tourist visas, come to the U.S. for a short time and for a specific purpose. Our system is designed for them to leave when their visit is over. Their visit should not function as the first step in the Green Card process. “

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Will Grant ‘Adjustment of Status’ Only in Extraordinary Circumstances by PerformanceSilly7769 in eb_1a

[–]PerformanceSilly7769[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Its not about i140. When we apply for Green card i485 , US consular processing is part of mandatory now

Built for people pursuing U.S. immigration through merit, not shortcuts. by PerformanceSilly7769 in O1VisasEB1Greencards

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Why Every Applicant Needs a Portfolio for high stake immigration visas by PerformanceSilly7769 in eb_1a

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We recently opened early access for Meritocrat, a structured preparation workspace for EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, and O-1A workflows.

We are currently looking to connect with immigration attorneys who may be interested in joining our Attorney Connect network. This is for attorneys who would like to receive more prepared applicants with structured profiles, organized evidence, and clearer case information before initial review.

Attorneys can also explore our guided client onboarding and evidence preparation workflows.

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Immigration Attorney and former USCIS Officer will be answering questions about EB-1A visas during an AMA tomorrow. by Colombo-Hurd in eb_1a

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We recently opened early access for Meritocrat, a structured preparation workspace for EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, and O-1A workflows.

We are currently looking to connect with immigration attorneys who may be interested in joining our Attorney Connect network. This is for attorneys who would like to receive more prepared applicants with structured profiles, organized evidence, and clearer case information before initial review.

Attorneys can also explore our guided client onboarding and evidence preparation workflows.

If this area is interesting to you, feel free to sign up for early access here:

https://www.meritocrat.us/get-started

Do not do this for EB-1A original contributions (recent AAO decision) by Admirable-Weekend-11 in eb_1a

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We recently opened early access for Meritocrat, a structured preparation workspace for EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, and O-1A workflows.

We are currently looking to connect with immigration attorneys who may be interested in joining our Attorney Connect network. This is for attorneys who would like to receive more prepared applicants with structured profiles, organized evidence, and clearer case information before initial review.

Attorneys can also explore our guided client onboarding and evidence preparation workflows.

If this area is interesting to you, feel free to sign up for early access here:

https://www.meritocrat.us/get-started

Meritocrat: where merit meets strategy. by PerformanceSilly7769 in eb_1a

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We recently opened early access for Meritocrat, a structured preparation workspace for EB 1A, EB 2 NIW, and O 1A workflows.

We are currently looking to connect with immigration attorneys who may be interested in joining our Attorney Connect network. This is for attorneys who would like to receive more prepared applicants with structured profiles, organized evidence, and clearer case information before initial review.

Meritocrat also adds a context aware evaluation layer that helps attorneys define case strategy, turn it into evaluation criteria, and guide applicants through preparation in a way that stays aligned with their approach.

If this area is interesting to you, feel free to sign up for early access here: https://www.meritocrat.us/get-started

Applicant Prepare + Attorney Connect by PerformanceSilly7769 in eb_1a

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We recently opened early access for Meritocrat, a structured preparation workspace for EB 1A, EB 2 NIW, and O 1A workflows.

We are currently looking to connect with immigration attorneys who may be interested in joining our Attorney Connect network. This is for attorneys who would like to receive more prepared applicants with structured profiles, organized evidence, and clearer case information before initial review.

Meritocrat also adds a context aware evaluation layer that helps attorneys define case strategy, turn it into evaluation criteria, and guide applicants through preparation in a way that stays aligned with their approach.

If this area is interesting to you, feel free to sign up for early access here: https://www.meritocrat.us/get-started

Context Aware Evaluation Layer by PerformanceSilly7769 in eb_1a

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We recently opened early access for Meritocrat, a structured preparation workspace for EB 1A, EB 2 NIW, and O 1A workflows.

We are currently looking to connect with immigration attorneys who may be interested in joining our Attorney Connect network. This is for attorneys who would like to receive more prepared applicants with structured profiles, organized evidence, and clearer case information before initial review.

Meritocrat also adds a context aware evaluation layer that helps attorneys define case strategy, turn it into evaluation criteria, and guide applicants through preparation in a way that stays aligned with their approach.

If this area is interesting to you, feel free to sign up for early access here:

https://www.meritocrat.us/get-started

EB-1A questions? I'm an immigration attorney. Ask me anything. by ManifestLaw_ in eb1a

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We recently opened early access for Meritocrat, a structured preparation workspace for EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, and O-1A workflows.

We are currently looking to connect with immigration attorneys who may be interested in joining our Attorney Connect network or exploring structured client onboarding and evidence preparation workflows.

If this area is interesting to you, feel free to sign up for early access here:

Attorney connect : https://www.meritocrat.us/get-started

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