Trump Administration Marriage Immigration Changes

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)