Adjustment of Status allows certain individuals to apply for a green card without leaving the United States. While the process can be straightforward in some cases, there are important details that can affect eligibility and timing.
At Green Immigration, we guide clients through the process step by step. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, we work with individuals and families nationwide.
Eligibility depends on several factors, including:
- Your immigration history
- How you entered the U.S.
- Your relationship to a qualifying petitioner
- Whether a visa is available
Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens often have more flexibility, but we evaluate each case carefully.
Most adjustment cases include:
- Filing the I-485 application; and work permit (EAD) and travel document (Advance Parole) applications, if applicable
- Biometrics appointment
- Interview (in most cases)
- Final decision from USCIS
These are two of the most common questions we receive.
- International travel without proper authorization can affect your case
- Work authorization is not automatic, you must apply for it
Understanding timing here is important to avoid unnecessary complications.
We take the time to understand each client’s situation and explain options clearly. We do not approach immigration cases as just form filling. There is a lot more to ensuring that cases are filed correctly, and we work with you to make sure we do it in a way that minimizes risk and avoids delays where possible.
If you are considering applying for a green card from within the U.S., we can help you determine whether adjustment of status is the right path.
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