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.

• Entering the U.S. with a visa and later applying for a green card
• Prior overstays or status violations
• Responding to RFEs
• Preparing for the USCIS interview

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.