Filing An Immigrant Petition & Other Documents For Adjustment Of Status

Adjustment of Status 1 300x225 1After you determine if you are eligible for an adjustment of status, you will need to complete necessary forms and submit them to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). That will include an immigration petition and Green Card application. These forms will include an Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Form I-485. You may file the application separate or along with other forms. If you file everything together, it will be called “concurrent filing.” Although concurrent filing can be complex because you must submit many official forms at once, it can cut down on time in the long run.

You may have to wait to file your application and additional documentation until a Visa is available in your category. There are specific visa availability and priority dates that you must wait for if you are seeking an adjustment of status. It’s best to work with a skilled immigration attorney. We can help make sure you are submitting everything at the proper time so that you can achieve an adjustment of status.

APPOINTMENT AT THE APPLICATION SUPPORT CENTER

After you file your Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Form I-485), you will be notified of a date, time, and location to appear at an Application Support Center (ASC). This ASC visit will require you to submit biometrics. fingerprints so that the USCIS can verify your identity and conduct necessary background and security checks.

If you miss your ASC visit, your Form I-485 may be denied. In order to avoid this, you should notify the ASC immediately if you are not able to attend the appointment. You will have an opportunity to reschedule your ASC visit so that you can complete your biometrics services.

Lozano Law Firm - Abogados de Inmigración

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San Antonio, TX 78249

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