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While there is no clear policy guidelines yet from USCIS, the policy memo issued last May 21st still stands however downplayed a little bit.

According to this news report, DHS said the "policy will not prevent any alien from obtaining a green card who legitimately and properly qualify." The department said the guidance "will result in some aliens who do not merit the discretionary benefit ultimately applying with the Department of State overseas rather than USCIS in the United States."

See full news report below. We will update you more in the coming days.

Trump administration appears to downplay impact of green card policy changes The Department of Homeland Security issued a statement Saturday saying recent green card policy changes restated "longstanding law and policy."