Episode Details

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

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