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)  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