A new USCIS policy, PM-602-0199, issued May 22, 2026, mandates stricter discretionary review for Green Card applications filed within the US. Immigration lawyers advise against withdrawing applications, noting the policy could lead to tougher reviews, more RFEs, and longer wait times, emphasizing the need to proactively demonstrate "positive equities" and "affirmative reasons" for approval.

The Trump administration has mandated that green card applicants must leave the U.S

The US has introduced a major change to its immigration system, requiring most immigrants applying for green cards