Adjustment of Status - Green Card Applications
Overview
What is Adjustment of Status?
Path to Permanent Residence
Permanent Residence
Obtain a green card and become a lawful permanent resident of the United States.
No Need to Leave US
Apply from within the United States without consular processing abroad.
Work Authorization
Receive employment authorization while your application is pending.
Path to Citizenship
Green card holders can apply for US citizenship after meeting residency requirements.
Eligibility
Eligibility for Adjustment of Status
Common pathways to permanent residence
Immediate Relatives of US Citizens
Spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of US citizens.
Family Preference Categories
Adult children and siblings of US citizens, spouses and children of permanent residents.
Special Immigrant Juveniles
Minors who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by one or both parents.
Asylum-Based Adjustment
Individuals granted asylum who have held that status for at least one year.
Our Process
Adjustment of Status Process
Step-by-step guidance to permanent residence
Eligibility Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of your eligibility through family relationships and immigration history.
Petition Filing
Filing Form I-130 family petition and establishing the qualifying family relationship.
Priority Date
Monitoring priority date progression and determining when to file adjustment application.
Form I-485 Preparation
Expert preparation of adjustment of status application with supporting documentation.
Biometrics & Interview
Preparation for biometrics appointment and adjustment of status interview at USCIS.
Green Card Approval
Final approval and receipt of permanent resident card - your green card.
Benefits
Green Card Benefits
What permanent residence means for your future
Permanent Legal Status
Live and work permanently in the United States without fear of deportation.
Unrestricted Work
Work for any employer in the US without need for sponsorship or work authorization.
Travel Freedom
Travel internationally and return to the US as a permanent resident.
Path to Citizenship
Eligible to apply for US citizenship after 5 years (3 years if married to US citizen).
Family Sponsorship
Petition for immediate family members to immigrate to the United States.
Social Security Benefits
Full access to Social Security benefits and Medicare when eligible.
Educational Opportunities
In-state tuition rates and eligibility for federal financial aid.
Legal Protection
Constitutional protections and legal rights available to permanent residents.
Investment & Timeline
Adjustment of Status Pricing & Timeline
Comprehensive green card services with transparent pricing
Attorney Fees
Complete adjustment of status case preparation, filing, and representation including family petition, adjustment application, and interview preparation.
Government Filing Fees
USCIS fees for Form I-130 (family petition), Form I-485 (adjustment), biometrics, and medical examination.
Processing Time - Immediate Relatives
Spouses, children under 21, and parents of US citizens (no waiting period for visa availability).
Processing Time - Family Preference
Other family relationships with waiting periods for visa availability before adjustment can be filed.
Work Authorization
Employment authorization document typically received 3-5 months after filing adjustment application.
Interview Preparation
Comprehensive preparation for USCIS adjustment of status interview including mock interviews and document review.
Start Your Green Card Application
Complete adjustment of status services for $3,200 attorney fees + government filing fees. Free consultation to evaluate your family-based immigration options.
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