India, May 29 -- A new policy memorandum from USCIS, released on May 21, 2026, has altered the situation for numerous immigrants seeking green cards from within the United States, and the impact is not uniform. The degree of additional scrutiny that individuals now encounter varies significantly based on the type of visa they possess, ranging from minimal to substantial.

The following is a list of visas that will be most affected:

Holders of B-1 and B-2 visitor visas are anticipated to experience the most intense pressure under the updated immigration guidelines. These visas are issued with the premise that the person is entering the US for a temporary purpose and plans to depart once that purpose has been achieved.

The new memorandum ...