What Does USCIS Mean by a “Good Faith Marriage” in an I-751 Case?
One of the most common misconceptions I encounter in I-751 cases is the belief that a failed marriage automatically means a failed immigration case. That is not really how the law works. In many I-751 consultations, I speak with people who are genuinely panicked because: Many assume USCIS is trying to determine whether the marriage…
What Does “Discretion” Mean in an Adjustment of Status Case?
In two recent posts, I wrote about the new USCIS policy memorandum describing Adjustment of Status as a form of “extraordinary relief,” and then about the possible legal challenges to that policy. This post focuses on the practical question underneath the entire issue: What does discretion actually mean in an Adjustment of Status case? That…
