What is Adjustment of Status?

Adjustment of status allows non-citizens to obtain lawful permanent resident status based on marriage, employment or another immigrant visa opportunity. There are two groups that will be assessed to determine eligibility: • Individuals who are illegal immigrants currently residing in the United States • Individuals who came legally and who have overstayed their authorization Whether you are an illegal immigrant or you are seeking a green card after you have overstayed your immigration visa, we can help you assess your rights and opportunities through adjustment of status. We will look at your current situation and help you pursue the preferred method for obtaining a green card depending on the unique facts of your case. • If you came legally and fell out of status, you may be able to obtain adjustment of status if you married a U.S. citizen • If you came legally and maintained your status, you may benefit from adjustment of status if an immigrant visa is available to you “Every ...  more

It is a process to adjust your status with the USCIS from a visa holder (or other legal status) to a permanent resident/green card holder for persons who are the spouse of a US citizen.  more

Adjustment of Status is the last step in the Green Card process. Upon approval of either an I-140 employment based Immigrant Petition or I-130 relative Immigrant Petition by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the applicant and any qualified derivative dependents must make a final application in order to obtain permanent residency.  more

Adjustment of Status is a procedure allowing certain foreign nationals already in the U.S. to apply for immigrant status. Foreign nationals admitted to the U.S. in a nonimmigrant, refugee, or parolee category may have their status changed to that of lawful permanent resident if they are eligible to receive an immigrant visa and one is immediately available.  more

It is to change from non-immigrant status or any other immigration status, to a lawful permanent resident status (or obtaining a green card).  more

Adjustment of status ("AOS") is a procedure that allows an eligible applicant to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States without having to go abroad and apply for an immigrant visa.

If you are in the United States under a non-immigrant status, you may be able to adjust your status to another non-immigrant status or even an immigrant status without leaving the United States. By adjusting your status in the United States, you may be able to avoid the possible obstacles involved in leaving the United States and attempting to reenter.  more

• Overseas Travel During I-485 Adjustment Of Status Processing • Employment During The I-485 Adjustment Of Status Processing • I-829 Petition Removal of Conditions for EB-5 Investor  more