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Memorial Day 2026

What Exchange Visitors Should Know About Memorial Day Memorial Day is observed every year on the last Monday in May. In 2026, it falls on Monday, May 25. As a J-1 exchange visitor, you may notice that many businesses, government offices, banks, and post offices will be closed on this … »
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Understanding USCIS Policy Memo PM-602-0199 for J-1 Visa Holders

On May 21, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy memorandum titled PM-602-0199. This memo provides guidance to USCIS officers about how they should review applications for adjustment of status — the process by which someone already in the United States applies for a green card … »
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