Adjustment of Status (AOS) Visa Petitions

Adjustment of Status is a process that allows eligible individuals who are already in the United States to apply for permanent resident status (a green card) without having to return to their home country to apply for a visa.

Eligibility for AOS typically depends on several factors, including:

• Being sponsored by a family member who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Being sponsored by an employer.
• Having an approved asylum application.
• Meeting other specific criteria under U.S. immigration laws.

• Being physically present in the U.S.
• Having entered the U.S. legally, in most cases.
• Not having violated certain terms of your current immigration status.

1. Determine your eligibility based on a qualifying relationship or other immigration provision.
2. File the appropriate petition (like a family-based or employment-based petition). In some cases, you might be able to file your AOS application simultaneously with the underlying petition.
3. Once the petition is approved and a visa number is available, file the Adjustment of Status application.
4. Attend a biometrics appointment and, later, an interview.
5. If approved, receive your green card in the mail.

• You can become a permanent resident without leaving the U.S.
• Once you have a green card, you can live and work permanently in the U.S.
• You are on the path to U.S. citizenship if you choose to apply in the future.

Adjustment of Status is a detailed process with many requirements. It is essential to have legal guidance to ensure you meet all criteria and complete each step correctly. If you are considering applying for Adjustment of Status or have questions about the process, please reach out for a consultation.