
Green Card through Adjustment of Status
Green Card through Adjustment of Status
Our law firm helps individuals obtain Green Cards through qualifying family members, including green cards for spouses and children of permanent residents and green cards for parents and siblings of U.S. citizens. To be eligible to apply for a Green Card, a foreign national must be sponsored by a qualifying family relative who is at least 21 years of age and is either a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident.
The Process of Applying for a Family based Green Card in the United States
The Adjustment of Status Application comprises two parts: the I-130 Petition for Alien Relative, filed by the sponsoring relative, and the I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Green Card application), filed by a foreign national applicant.
Immigrant visas for immediate relatives (spouses, children under 21, and parents) of U.S. citizens are always unlimited. In those cases, both I-130 and I-485 can be filed concurrently, and there is no waiting time.
Other family-based green card categories, such as brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens and spouses of Lawful Permanent Residents, have a limited number of immigrant visas issued each year. This means that applicants under these categories will first need to file the I-130 Petition and, once approved, wait for the “priority date” (the filing date of the I-130 Petition) to become current under their visa category. Only then can they apply for their Green Card.
Forms and Documents
When filing the application for a Green Card, you must provide information about your family, address, and employment history. provide certain documents, including your birth certificate, passport, children's birth certificates, and I-94 admission form
In addition to the above, you will also need to submit the following forms:
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I-864 Affidavit of Support, filled by the petitioner and supported with the required financial documents;
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I-765 Request for Employment Authorization; and
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I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record.
After USCIS receives the application, it will issue a receipt notice. The receipt notice date is the priority date for the Green Card application. You will also be able to use the receipt number to keep track of your case status on USCIS’s portal. As your trusted immigration attorneys, we are here to guide you through each step and ensure you stay on track to reach your goal.
Biometrics and Interview
The next step in the application process will be a biometrics appointment at the USCIS office closest to your home. Make sure to follow the instructions on the appointment notice.
If USCIS does not require additional evidence (in which case they will send you a request detailing the needed additional information), you will get an interview notice. The notice will include the time and place of the interview and the list of documents that you will need to bring to the meeting.
If the interviewing officer finds you eligible for adjustment of status, you will receive the approval notice and your Green Card in the mail.
Your Green Card Journey Begins Here
Revital Shavit Immigration Law makes the Green Card process simple and stress-free. family immigration attorney is here to assist you. We know that applying for a Green Card can feel confusing, but we are here to guide you every step of the way. Our team ensures everything is done right, from the forms to sending your papers on time.
Revital Shavit Immigration Law offers you clear communication and personal support to make the process comfortable and smooth for you. If you are ready for your Green Card journey, our expert immigration lawyer is here to support you, reach out to us today.
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We also provide the following Services: Green Cards for Parents, Marriage-Based Green Cards, Adjustment of Status, and Consular Processing. Please fill out our contact form __ or call us at (408) 758-2712, and our expert immigration lawyer will be happy to guide you through the process.