Adjustment of Status
Adjustment of status is the process through which certain eligible applicants who are already in the United States apply for lawful permanent residence without completing immigrant-visa processing abroad. Eligibility depends on the immigration category, manner of entry, visa availability and any applicable bars or exceptions.
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Who May Be Eligible
- Applicants with an immediately available immigrant visa in a qualifying family-based, employment-based or humanitarian category.
- Applicants who meet the admission or parole and other eligibility requirements, unless a statutory exception applies.
- Certain VAWA self-petitioners, U nonimmigrants and other humanitarian applicants under category-specific rules.
Important Considerations
- An approved family petition does not automatically make a person eligible to adjust status.
- Unlawful presence, unauthorized employment, prior removal orders, misrepresentation, criminal history and other issues may affect eligibility.
- Travel while an application is pending can have immigration consequences; applicants should obtain case-specific legal advice before departing the United States.
- Government filing fees and medical-examination costs are separate from document-preparation service fees.
Potential Results
Lawful Permanent Residence
Lawful permanent resident status if USCIS approves the application.
Work and Travel Documents
Possible employment and travel documents while the case is pending, if separately requested and approved.
Social Security Number
A Social Security number or updated record when the applicable requirements are met.
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