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 05:29 – Why the embassy-side ban is harder to challenge 06:01 – The 75-country "public charge" travel pause 06:29 – Adjustment of status option for affected countries 06:39 – Possible rollback, but stricter financial requirements likely 06:57 – Age, health, and language factors under scrutiny 07:14 – Pregnancy/US-born children and public charge concerns 07:34 – Insurance and financial documentation advice 07:45 – Why filing now still makes sense despite uncertainty 08:09 – Fiancé visa note and how it interacts with the bans 08:29 – Why a consultation matters for your specific case 09:09 – Closing 👉 [FREE E-book] Ultimate Marriage Green Card Guide Download the No-Cost Guide here: https://www.MarriageImmigrationLaw.com ⚖️ Thinking of getting a lawyer? Schedule a consultation with me! (Fees apply.) GO HERE: JQKLaw.com/Contact 🔥 Got burning Immigration questions? Catch my LIVE Q&A, Tuesdays @ 4-4:30 PM Pacific Time on: 📤 Share this video: https://youtu.be/uvGnEJeSMRA Consult with an attorney in private about your case. This is general education only. Results vary. This is an attorney advertisement. Information is subject to change. #MarriageGreenCard #GreenCard2026 #ImmigrationLaw #USImmigration #AdjustmentOfStatus #GreenCard #ImmigrationAttorney #ConsularProcessing #USCIS #TrumpImmigration #USCIS #GreenCard #ImmigrationNews #ImmigrationLawyer

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