A federal court has ordered USCIS to resume ordinary adjudication of pending adjustment of status applications for a certified subclass of FY-2026 Diversity Visa selectees and their derivatives without applying the hold policy in PM-602-0193.
On August 28, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued this order in Medani et al. v. Trump et al. USCIS announced the decision on September 4, 2026. The court directed the agency to take all reasonable steps during the remainder of the fiscal year to process these cases in the ordinary course. Adjustment of status is the process by which eligible individuals in the United States can apply to become lawful permanent residents.
The court also granted in part class certification for the subclass of FY-2026 Diversity Visa selectees and derivative beneficiaries subject to the hold. USCIS states that the policy memorandum was issued to ensure applicants do not pose a threat to national security or public safety. The agency disagrees with the order but will comply pending further judicial review. Individuals affected by this change should monitor their cases closely and consult with qualified immigration counsel regarding next steps in their adjustment applications.