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USCIS Policy Alert on Family-Based Immigration: Spousal Petitions

10/17/25 AILA Doc. No. 25101703. Family Immigration

USCIS issued a policy alert (PA-2025-23) updating guidance in the Policy Manual on qualifying spousal relationships for purposes of family-based immigrant visa petitions under the INA. This guidance is effective 10/17/25. Feedback is due 11/17/25.

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