Wondering About Adjustment of Status? Find Out Here!
If you're considering adjusting your status to obtain a Green Card, it's essential to understand the requirements and process. To apply, an immigrant petition must be filed for you, either through employment, family, asylum, or other means. You can file for adjustment of status if you are lawfully present in the U.S. and an immigrant visa is immediately available. Learn more about filing fees, maintaining your current visa status, and the benefits of employment and travel authorization while your application is pending.
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When can I apply for adjustment of status?
If I overstayed my visa and married a Permanent Resident, can I adjust status in the U.S.?
What is the filing fee?
If a person entered the United States as a student, does s/he lose the F-1 status upon applying for adjustment of status (through a family or employment-based petition)?
Can I work in the U.S. and travel abroad while my adjustment of status is pending?
When should the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal be filed?
What happens if an adjustment applicant fails to extend his or her EAD and continues to work without EAD after the filing of the adjustment application?
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adjustment of Status?
Adjustment of Status is the process by which an individual already in the United States can change their status from nonimmigrant to permanent resident (green card) without needing to return to their home country to complete the process. This procedure is common among those who are already in the U.S. and meet the requirements to obtain a green card.
Who can apply?
Those eligible for Adjustment of Status are individuals legally in the U.S. who qualify for a green card through family, employment, or other specific criteria, such as refugees or asylees. It is important that the applicant remains compliant with immigration laws throughout the process.
Benefits:
The primary benefit of Adjustment of Status is the ability to obtain a green card without leaving the United States, avoiding potential complications associated with returning to the home country. Additionally, during the process, the applicant may receive a work authorization and, in some cases, a travel authorization.