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Adjustment of Status (I-485)

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Adjustment of Status (I-485) Process: Your Path to Permanent Residency

The Adjustment of Status or Form I-485 is your ticket to securing a Green Card without traveling back to your home country for visa processing. The crucial step allows you to transform your temporary visa status into lawful permanent residency, opening the door to a wealth of rights and opportunities to live and work permanently in the US.

Here’s where our immigration law firm guides you through every essential step of the process. Our lawyers help you gather the necessary documentation and help demystify the complexities of your immigration journey. Partner with us, and let’s make your dream of obtaining your Green Card a reality.

Adjustment of Status (I-485): Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for an adjustment of status to become a lawful permanent resident, you need to fulfill specific criteria. Our Adjustment of Status immigration lawyers will look for the following eligibility requirements:

Lawful Entry

You must have been examined and granted entry or parole by immigration officials in the US.

Approved Petition

You can request an Adjustment of Status if you have a valid immigrant petition, like a family or employment-based petition, or if you are a beneficiary of other eligible visa applications.

Immediate Relatives

Unmarried children below 21 years of age, spouses, and parents of US citizens can apply for Adjustment of Status without waiting for visa availability, as visas in this category are readily available.

Family Preference

Relatives of US citizens and lawful Permanent Residents possessing a visa availability can apply for Adjustment of Status without having to wait for visa availability.

Employment-Based Preference

If you meet the requirements for an employment-based visa and your petition has been approved, you are eligible when your priority date becomes current.

Refugees & Asylees

Individuals with refugee or asylum status can apply for a Green Card after residing in the US for at least one year from the date their status was granted.

Diversity Visa Lottery Winners

People who have won the Diversity Visa Lottery and reside in the US can apply for Adjustment of Status.

Special Immigrant

US Armed Forces members, international employees working for the US government, and certain special immigrants can apply for Adjustment of Status.

Continuous Presence

You needed to be physically in the US throughout the qualifying period and shouldn’t have exited the country without advance parole.

Admissibility

Applicants must not be considered inadmissible under US immigration law and must comply with health, security, and criminal background requirements.

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Adjustment of Status (I-485): Required Documents

Documentation is a critical step for any visa application, and the I-485 is no exception. Our Adjustment of Status attorneys will help you collect and submit the required documents within the stipulated time. You will need:

  • Form I-485 or Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
  • Form I-864, Affidavit of Support (If Applicable)
  • Medical Examination Report (Form I-693)
  • Proof of Lawful Entry (I-94 Arrival/Departure Record)
  • Birth Certificate
  • Marriage Certificate, if applicable
  • Form I-797, Approval Notice for Underlying Petition
  • Proof of continuous stay in the U.S.
  • Proof of financial stability

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Adjustment of Status (I-485): The Benefits

The Adjustment of Status opens a world of possibilities, such as:

Lawful Permanent Residency

Security and stability that comes with Permanent Residency

Opportunities for business and investment

Eligibility for family members to apply for the I-485 petition

Possibility of applying for US Citizenship

Access to certain public benefits upon approval

Eligibility for Work Authorization (Employment Authorization Document - EAD)

Eligibility for Travel Authorization (Advance Parole)

Adjustment of Status: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the Adjustment of Status process?

Generally, the process for Adjustment of Status may last for 8-14 months. However, depending on the USCIS workload and the complexity of your case, it may take more time than expected.

Am I permitted to travel outside the US while my I-485 is processed?

You should apply for Advance Parole to leave the US without any restrictions. If you leave the US without Advance Parole, your application may be considered abandoned.

Can I file I-485 concurrently with my immigrant petition?

It is possible with some employment and family-based petitions if a visa number is immediately available.