What is Adjustment of Status?
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.
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 client
