Adjustment of Status
Adjustment of Status
Adjustment of Status Lawyer
Acquiring a green card (permanent resident status) in the United States presents opportunities for unrestricted living, working, and travel both domestically and internationally. Furthermore, maintaining permanent resident status enables individuals to support family members through family-based immigration processes, facilitating their entry into the U.S.
Guiding adjustment of status petitions (Form I-485), alien relative petitions (Form I-130), and other family-based immigration affairs requires thorough legal expertise. It’s essential to partner with an immigration lawyer capable of navigating the complexities, ensuring meticulous preparation of petitions, supporting documents, and proof of eligibility, as well as handling any appeals or reconsideration motions that may arise.
Our firm, led by skilled counsel, supports immigrants in pursuing status adjustments for themselves and obtaining family green cards for immediate family and relatives. We advocate fervently on their behalf, ensuring their legal needs are met with precision and care.
Streamlining Processes and Mitigating Legal Hurdles
Transitioning immigration status can be a rather complex process, often riddled with hurdles. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may require extensive documentation to evaluate your case, leading to potential delays, denials, or even visa expiration. Filing adjustment of status petitions well in advance and before visa expiry is crucial to attain lawful permanent resident (LPR) status, and importantly, to prevent deportation or removal proceedings.
Numerous factors influence your eligibility and the outcome of your green card application, spanning demographics, health, immigration history, education, finances, and more. Engaging our immigration attorney is vital for adeptly navigating these complexities and maximizing your chances of success.
Green Card Pursuits Through the LIFE Act
Some individuals may be eligible for a green card under Section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act and the Legal Immigration Family Equity (LIFE) Act, regardless of their entry method or employment status in the U.S. However, eligibility is contingent upon being the beneficiary of a labor certification application (Form ETA 750) filed by an employer or an immigrant visa petition filed on or before April 30, 2001. Additionally, meeting immediate visa availability and admissibility to the U.S. are essential prerequisites for eligibility.