What is an Adjustment of Status

An Adjustment of Status is the process of getting your green card, or lawful permanent immigrant status (LPR), when you are already within the United States. There are many cases in which you could apply for an adjustment of status and a key step is finding the category that you fit in, that would allow you to apply.

For help to see if you can apply for an adjustment of status, contact Molina Law Group today. As an immigration law expert, Molina Law Group can help you understand the legal terminology and know what to expect throughout the green card process.

The Benefits of Eligibility for an Adjustment of Status Application

Those who are eligible for an adjustment of status will benefit from filing their application inside the US instead of being required to leave the US to process at the consulate in their home country. Applications processed with a USCIS officer are more likely to be approved than those with a consular officer. Those who process outside the country may also face a 3- or 10-year ban on re-entry to the United States if they have lived in the US without status in the past. Bans like this can make obtaining citizenship even harder or impossible, which creates further challenges if you have family living in the United States. The most common way to be eligible for adjustment of status is by demonstrating the immigrant made a lawful entry to the US. However, there are a few other ways to be eligible, and it is important to review your eligibility with a knowledgeable immigration attorney prior to filing.

Everyone deserves an equal opportunity at obtaining a green card, but without an in-depth understanding of immigration adjustment status documents, the process becomes even more challenging.

For help obtaining an adjustment of status or for other immigration legal support, contact Molina Law Group for more information. Our attorneys are fluent in both English and Spanish to best serve the clients who come to us. Contact us by calling 541-653-8899 for help understanding your legal options.