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Trump Administration Marriage Immigration Changes
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The marriage green card process has changed more in 2026 than in the last 50 years. Here is everything you need to know before you file.In this video, marriage green card attorney John Khosravi, Esq. breaks down every major change the Trump administration has made to the marriage-based immigration process in 2026, covering both adjustment of status cases inside the United States and consular processing cases abroad. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:23 – Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing overview 00:39 – The May 22, 2026 USCIS memo (biggest change in 50 years) 01:00 – INA requirements for adjustment of status 01:36 – New discretion language causing confusion 02:13 – What standard are officers using? Real-world denials so far 02:36 – Marriage cases specifically: used to be open-and-shut 02:55 – Outcomes vary by officer and office (SF vs. Miami vs. DC) 03:22 – Other visa types: H-1B/L-1 vs. F-1 students 03:42 – EAD work permit delays (1 month → 2-4 months) 03:58 – Advance parole delays 04:07 – Consular processing overview 04:22 – Original 39-country travel ban 04:40 – The 39-country adjustment-of-status pause (Jan 1, 2026 memo) 05:04 – Dorcas court ruling and government appeal