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USCIS Policy Update on Discretionary Benefits

19 Aug 2025
Posted at 13:39h in HQ by

USCIS Policy Manual updated to emphasize that anti-American activity, antisemitic activity, or support for terrorist organizations will weigh heavily against applicants in discretionary immigration benefit decisions, such as adjustment of status to a Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. “green card” applications). Social media vetting also being expanded.



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