Which statement is false regarding the adjustment of status for refugees and asylees?

The statement regarding the adjustment application effective date is indeed misleading, as the correct understanding is that the effective date for an adjustment of status application for refugees and asylees is their date of admission or entry into the United States, not necessarily their status grant date.

For refugees, once they are admitted to the U.S., they are eligible to apply for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident (LPR) one year after their admission without any fee. Asylees also have the same one-year timeframe to apply after they are granted asylum status, but they are subject to a fee when applying for adjustment.

While all of this information accordingly provides a clear timeline and procedure for both refugees and asylees, the specific detail regarding the effective date being their admission date is crucial. It illustrates how the date of entry significantly influences their adjustment process, thus clarifying why the statement is considered incorrect. The other statements are accurate reflections of the procedures surrounding adjustment of status for these groups.