What the May 2026 USCIS AOS Memo Means for Your Green Card
On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199 — recharacterizing adjustment of status as "extraordinary relief" rather than a standard right (a characterization immigration attorneys broadly contest). Thousands of I-485 applicants don't know what it means for them. In 60 minutes, we break down exactly what changed, who's most affected, and why EB-5 investors in compliant, USCIS-approved projects may stand in a stronger position.
Hosted by Aneel Irfan, Director of Investor Relations, MedPlex — joined by Gary Perkins (Managing Member, State Wide EB-5 Regional Center, LLC) and Mike Butte (Founder & CEO, MedPlex).
— In 60 Minutes, You'll Walk Away Knowing —
In 60 Minutes,
You'll Walk Away Knowing
Built around the four questions every EB-5 investor is asking after the memo — no generic "EB-5 101."
What the memo actually says.
PM-602-0199 in plain English — the five specific changes, and which ones apply to your situation.
Who's most at risk — and who isn't.
The risk matrix by visa type and immigration history, and where EB-5 investors fall.
Why your project's compliance record now affects your immigration outcome.
USCIS carved out applicants who provide economic benefit — but that protection is conditional on the project.
The five things every EB-5 investor should do before September 30, 2026.
A practical checklist, including why that date is a statutory deadline, not a sales one.
You're an EB-5 investor, or seriously evaluating EB-5
You're on H-1B, F-1 OPT, L-1, O-1, or have a pending or upcoming I-485
You've seen headlines about the May 2026 USCIS memo and want it explained correctly
You have children approaching 21 and want to understand how this affects their status
You qualify as an accredited investor (or a family member does)
Your Host
Mike Butte
President & CEO, MedPlex EB-5 Project
Mike has spent the last decade developing real estate and healthcare projects across Texas. He leads the MedPlex hospital project — a USCIS-approved EB-5 development in Katy, Texas, offered through State Wide EB-5 Regional Center, LLC (USCIS-Designated for Texas, March 27, 2015).
He's not an immigration attorney, and this isn't a sales call. The webinar is designed to give you a clear, honest framework for deciding whether EB-5 is the right move — even if MedPlex isn't the right project for you.
Managing Member, State Wide EB-5 Regional Center, LLC. 30+ years in commercial real estate; USCIS-designated Regional Center for Texas since 2015; focused on EB-5 compliance.
Mike Butte
Founder & CEO, MedPlex. 23+ years in real estate development across Texas; leads the MedPlex hospital project in Katy, Texas.
Aneel Irfan
Director of Investor Relations, MedPlex. Hosting the session and walking attendees through next steps.
- Live webinar -
Save Your Seat. Seats are limited.
Live Q&A is capped to keep it useful — once we're full, we close registration. A replay is available for 48 hours after the live session, to registered attendees only.
Filing your I-526E before September 30, 2026 locks your family in under current EB-5 rules. This is the statutory grandfathering date under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 — not a sales deadline. There are 8 investor spots in the MedPlex offering.
Disclaimers : Offered through State Wide EB-5 Regional Center, LLC — USCIS-Designated Regional Center for the State of Texas (Designated March 27, 2015).
This offering is available only to accredited investors as defined under Rule 501(a) of Regulation D. Verification of accredited investor status is required prior to investment.
Confidential. For qualified investors only. This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to purchase securities. Any such offer is made solely through the official Confidential Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) provided to qualified investors. This offering is made pursuant to Rule 506(c) of Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933. Neither the SEC nor any state securities commission has approved this offering. EB-5 investments involve substantial risk, including risk of loss of capital and denial of immigration benefits. All projections are illustrative. No guarantee of immigration outcomes or investment returns is made or implied. Immigration outcomes are determined solely by applicable governmental authorities and are subject to changes in laws, regulations, policies, and adjudication standards. Consult independent immigration counsel and qualified financial advisors before investing. MedPlex – Fry Road NCE LLC and MedPlex – Fry Road Management LLC are not law firms and do not provide legal or immigration advice.