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USCIS Adjudication Holds in 2026: What the New Policy Means for Immigration Cases
Over the past several weeks, I’ve seen many clients and colleagues grapple with the practical impact of the USCIS policy memo that took effect on January 1, 2026 , directing adjudicative holds on certain immigration benefit applications . These developments have created real uncertainty on the ground, especially for clients from countries designated as “high-risk” under the relevant Presidential Proclamations. What the Policy Actually Does USCIS’s Policy Memorandum PM-602-01

Lucia Maxwell
6 days ago3 min read
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