Adjustment of Status

Adjustment of status is a piece of immigration law that aims to help those residing in the United States under non-immigrant status to gain immigrant status, or to obtain a green card. In most cases, adjustment of status involves a nonimmigrant visa holder or temporary resident who would like to obtain lawful permanent residence, otherwise referred to as a green card. This can be a somewhat complicated process, which is why it is important to have an experienced immigration lawyer by your side.
There are many steps and small details that fall under the adjustment of status umbrella, and the attorneys at Fasoro Law are here to help. When it comes to gaining immigration status, it is imperative you work with a well-respected and compassionate lawyer who fully understands U.S. immigration law. Immigration law is incredibly complex and has many loopholes and intricacies, which can make it quite hard to navigate. If you were born outside the U.S. and currently do not hold permanent resident status, but would like to stay in the country lawfully, please contact Fasoro Law today to see if you meet the eligibility requirements for adjustment of status.

Am I Eligible for an Adjustment of Status?

If you are interested in changing your immigration status, there are a few things to keep in mind first. To start, anyone wishing to adjust their immigration status must physically be present in the U.S. and have entered the country legally. In most cases, either a family member or your employer will need to file an adjustment of status petition on your behalf. There are some exceptions to this rule, but these cases are rare.

There are several different types of immigration petitions that you should be aware of:

  • Family - Most adjustment of status cases handled are petitioned by a family member who already has permanent residence. Any U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) can file a Petition for Alien Relative on a loved one’s behalf.
  • Employment - Another option is for a prospective U.S. employer to file a Petition for Alien Worker on the immigrant’s behalf.
  • Special Immigration Classifications - There are certain classes of immigrants that may be able to file a petition on their own behalf, based on specific classifications. To learn more about who qualifies as a special class of immigrant, please contact Fasoro Law today.
  • Humanitarian Programs - Finally, an individual may meet the requirements for adjustment of status based on a specific humanitarian program. To learn more about eligible programs, please contact one of the attorneys at Fasoro Law.

It is important to keep in mind that the United States has a set number of available visas each year within each category. This number is limited, so it is imperative to ensure an immigrant visa is still available before applying. The lawyers at Fasoro Law will be able to help you with this step, as well as the rest of the application process. To learn more about adjustment of status or to see if you are eligible, please contact the immigration attorneys at Fasoro Law today.