Adjustment of Status
By Nimsy Garcia on Jan 4, 2022
Last updated on 27 Jul 2024
Get your green card from within the United States.
If you are the spouse, parent, or unmarried child under 21 of a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible to become a lawful permanent resident from within the United States.
General Eligibility
Who qualifies?
Adjustment of Status may be available to the following immediate relatives of a U.S. citizen:
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Spouse
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Parent (if the U.S. citizen is at least 21 years old)
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Unmarried child under 21 years of age
Other general requirements include:
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Being physically present in the United States
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Entering the United States with inspection
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Not being barred from Adjustment of Status because of certain criminal or immigration violations*
*Certain criminal convictions, prior immigration violations, fraud, multiple unlawful entries, or other grounds of inadmissibility may affect eligibility.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Other family-based categories, including certain relatives of lawful permanent residents (green card holders), may also qualify for Adjustment of Status.Not the immediate relative of a U.S. citizen?
Unlike immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, additional waiting periods and eligibility requirements often apply.
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Attorney reviewing documents with a married couple.
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Couple at a USCIS building.
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Attorney sitting across from clients.
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Attorney sitting across from clients. --- photo ideas
IMPORTANT.
No two Adjustment of Status cases are the same. Careful legal analysis before filing can make the difference between an approval, a denial, or unnecessary delays.
The AOS Process
Duration
Depends on location, click here for more information
Cost
USD $ 1,440, USCIS Filing Fee for Mail-in Filing
USD $ 1390, USCIS Filing Fee for Online Filing
Summary of Process
ADD
USCIS Submission
Presentación
Prepare y presente su caso
con USCIS
Cita
Biométrica
AOS INTERVIEW
(If Required)
Decision
Approval of Permanent Residence!