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Update: INA 212(f) Travel Ban and Discretionary Decisions
ByJeremy Richards Date Last Updated: December 1, 2025

USCIS has updated its Policy Manual to require officers to treat INA 212(f) travel-ban findings as significant negative factors in discretionary cases. The change, tied to Proclamation 10949, may impact adjustment of status, waivers, status extensions, and certain employment authorization decisions.

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Update: INA 212(f) Travel Ban and Discretionary Decisions

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