Adjustment of Status

After living in the United States as a nonimmigrant, many wonder whether they qualify for “adjustment of status.”  Adjustment of status allows seeking lawful permanent residence (“green card”) to remain in the U.S. while completing the process instead of going overseas to get an immigrant visa.  For instance, perhaps one is contemplating marriage to a U.S. citizen, or seeking a job and living permanently in the U.S.  We’ve been assisting individuals with adjustment of status for years, during which time this method has become more complex due to changing laws and regulations, and evolving interpretations and policies of the USCIS.  As a general rule, however, adjustment is a more preferable course than procuring an immigrant visa cat a U.S. Consulate.  We can help make sure the necessary documentation is completed, required materials are obtained, and filed correctly according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services guidelines.  This procedure is available to eligible foreign nationals whether their status is based on being a relative of one in the U.S. or through employment.  If a person is eligible for adjustment, his or her “derivative relatives” (spouse; minor children) generally also qualify.