Get Legal Help To Apply For Your Green Card From Inside the U.S.
If you’re already in the United States and want to become a lawful permanent resident (get your green card), you may qualify for Adjustment of Status (AOS). Instead of traveling back to your home country for a consular interview, Adjustment of Status lets you apply for your green card without leaving the U.S. — but only if you meet specific requirements.
Our immigration attorneys guide you step by step, so you’re not guessing your way through one of the most important processes of your life.
What is an Adjustment of Status?
Adjustment of Status is the process that allows certain immigrants in the U.S. to “adjust” from a temporary or no status to lawful permanent resident (green card holder) without leaving the country.
Most common situations include:
- Marriage to a U.S. citizen or resident.
- Family-based petitions (spouse, parent, child, certain siblings).
- Employment-based green cards.
- Humanitarian categories (asylum, VAWA, certain special programs).
Every case is different. Our job is to review your history carefully and help you choose the safest, most effective path.
Who Can Apply for Adjustment of Status?
You may be eligible for an Adjustment of Status if:
- You are physically present in the United States.
- You have an approved petition (such as Form I-130, I-140, or other qualifying basis), or are filing it at the same time as your green card application (concurrent filing in some cases).
- A visa number is available for your category (immediate relatives of U.S. citizens usually have one immediately available).
- You meet admissibility requirements and do not have certain bars or grounds of inadmissibility.
Other factors we look at carefully:
- How you entered the U.S. (with a visa, parole, entry without inspection, etc.).
- Overstays or unlawful presence.
- Prior deportation/removal orders.
- Criminal history or arrests.
- Previous applications or encounters with immigration authorities.
Because these details can make or break an Adjustment of Status case, it’s extremely important to talk with an immigration attorney before filing anything.
Benefits of Adjustment of Status
When you apply for an Adjustment of Status, you may also be eligible for:
- Work authorization (EAD) – permission to work legally while your case is pending.
- Advance Parole (travel permit) – in some cases, permission to travel outside the U.S. and return while your application is pending.
- Ability to stay in the U.S. with your family instead of waiting abroad.
- Path to eventually apply for U.S. citizenship (naturalization), if you qualify later on.
Our office helps you prepare and file all related applications together whenever possible, so your process is as smooth and efficient as the law allows.
Common Green Card / AOS Cases We Handle
We regularly assist clients with:
- Marriage-based green cards (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse).
- Parent/child petitions.
- Stepparent/step-child cases.
- Consular process vs. Adjustment of Status consultations – deciding the safest route.
- Cases with prior visa overstays.
- Cases with criminal history or arrests.
- Waivers of inadmissibility (where available and appropriate).
If your case is not “perfect,” that doesn’t automatically mean you have no options. It just means you shouldn’t file alone.
How Our Immigration Attorneys Help
When you work with our team, we:
- Review your full immigration and travel history: entries and exits, prior visas and applications, and any contact with immigration or law enforcement.
- Identify risks and eligibility issues, including possible bars to Adjustment of Status, need for waivers, and whether Adjustment of Status is truly the best option—or if consular processing is safer.
- Prepare and organize all forms and evidence, including petitions (I-130, I-140, etc., if needed), Adjustment of Status (I-485), work permit (I-765), travel permit (I-131) when advisable, and supporting documentation such as marriage evidence, family proof, financial sponsorship, and the medical exam.
- Prepare you for your interview by practicing common questions, explaining what to expect, and reviewing your file together so you feel confident and ready.
- Guide you from start to finish by answering your questions, tracking your case status, and responding to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), if they come up.
You don’t have to navigate any of this alone.
Why Work With an Immigration Attorney for Adjustment of Status?
Adjustment of Status seems “simple” online, but small mistakes can have serious consequences, including:
- Delays of many months or even years.
- Denials that are difficult and expensive to fix.
- Triggering bars to re-entry or other immigration problems.
An experienced immigration attorney will:
- Spot issues you may not realize are problems.
- Make sure your application is complete, consistent, and supported with evidence.
- Help you avoid risky moves, like travel or refilling, that could harm your case.
- Stand by you through interviews and any follow-up requests.
Your future in the United States deserves more than guesswork and online forums.
What to Expect at Your First Consultation
During your initial consultation, we will:
- Listen to your story and goals.
- Review key documents (passports, visas, prior applications, court records, etc.).
- Identify whether you may qualify for an Adjustment of Status—or if another path is better.
- Explain the process, timelines, and fees.
- Answer your questions in clear, honest language.
At the end, you’ll know your options and what the next steps will look like if you decide to move forward.
Ready to Talk About Your Green Card Options?
If you’re wondering whether you or a loved one can apply for a green card through Adjustment of Status, the safest next step is to speak with an immigration attorney.
Contact us today 678-503-2780 to schedule a consultation with an immigration attorney.
