What Does the New USCIS Adjustment of Status Memo Mean for Me? If you have seen headlines about a new USCIS memo on adjustment of status, you may be wondering whether you can still get your green card from inside the United States. The short answer is: for now, yes. But the memo has created uncertainty, and many immigration attorneys expect it will be challenged in court. Here's what you need to know. First, What Is Adjustment of Status? Adjustment of status is the process th