In 2026, the biggest risk to a marriage-based green card is a denial with no warning. ⚠️ USCIS can deny your case without first sending a Request for Evidence (RFE). That denial can lead to a Notice to Appear and removal proceedings before an immigration judge. Sending in forms alone isn’t enough anymore. Your case has to address three major changes: 1️⃣ Public charge Show the officer who you and your spouse are: work history, earning potential, and background. A strong personal profile helps answer whether you could become a public charge. 2️⃣ Discretion Adjustment of status isn’t automatic. Be ready to explain your history, including why you stayed in the U.S. and why you’re adjusting here rather than through a consulate abroad. 3️⃣ Bona fide marriage evidence Don’t make the officer dig through a pile of documents. Tell your story clearly: how you met, where you married, and the life you’re building together. The baseline they look for first is that you live together. Build your case from the start, because you may not get a second chance to fix it. ⚠️PSA:This is general information, not legal advice. Consult with an Immigration Attorney about your specific case. - @attorneysekou