How Does Adjustment of Status Work?
Adjustment of status, also called AOS, refers to the procedure a person already in the US has to go through to become a US resident without having to leave the country and apply for immigration from another country. However, the adjustment of status process is a lengthy one and many people do choose to leave the country and go through what is called consular processing because of the shorter time involved. As long as you have a valid passport you can enter the US and stay in the country legally for a six-month period. During this time, you may decide you want to stay because you have married or for other reasons and this requires an adjustment of status application. The benefit of waiting the applicable time for adjustment of status is that you can stay in the country while you wait. If your application for adjustment of status is denied, you are already in the US and have access to all the channels you need to go through for the appeal process. You can also obtain a work permit when y
Related Questions
- My daughter was born abroad after my I-485 status adjustment application approval. Can we use my priority date to apply for her Green Card?
- While adjustment of status application is pending, can I bring my spouse on H4 or L2 if my H1-B or L1 visa continues to be valid?
- What if my client has a pending application for adjustment of status? Is that considered "change of status"?
