USCIS Form I-485, Adjustment of Status Application. From An Immigration Lawyer (LIVE)

What is USCIS Form I-485, "Adjustment of Status Application"?

Many people like you want to immigrate to the US. But, it can take years before you become a lawful permanent resident. That’s why many dreamers move to the United States in other ways.

One of these is through adjustment of the status, using a form called I-485.

Today, I will discuss what this adjustment of status means, who is eligible, the requirements, and the process.
I’m Andres Mejer, Immigration Attorney and an immigrant myself. I will be sharing vital information to know this valuable tool to get that elusive green card.
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What is Adjustment of Status?
Adjustment of Status is the immigration process in the United States where you can shift from one immigration status, such as a temporary visa holder, like a tourist, to permanent resident status, more popularly known as a green cardholder.

Did you know that in the 1950s, before you could get a green card, you had to leave the US, go back to your home country, apply for an immigrant visa, and then come back here again? This is called “consular processing,” It still exists today for visa applicants outside the US.

If you are already in the US, you might not have to leave. Adjustment of Status may be the answer you’re looking for!

Who is eligible for Adjustment of Status?

If you’re in the US on a non-immigrant visa and want to get a green card through adjustment of status, you must fall into one of these categories :
Category 1: Family-based petition. You qualify for a family-based green card if you’re the spouse, child, parent, or sibling (or another close relative, such as stepchild) of a U.S. citizen;
Category 2: Employment-based petition. You qualify for an employment-based green card. Your employer is sponsoring you because you have special skills, talent, or abilities that enable you to be eligible for one, or you’re a qualified investor.
And Category 3: Special circumstances such as a refugee or asylee; special immigrant juvenile; U-visa, VAWA, diversity lottery, or you fall into another special category.

For a more in-depth discussion about how you can get a green card through any of these categories, you can check out my other videos, which I will be linking in the description below.
How does the Adjustment of Status work?
First, whoever is sponsoring your petition, your family member or your employer, must file an immigration petition for you to get an immigrant visa, like form I-130 for a family petition or form I-140 for an employment-based petition.
You have to wait for the petition's approval and for a visa to become available to file Form I-485.
In some cases, you can file the visa petition concurrently with form I-485 depending on the category. One example would be entering the United States legally, and your USC spouse is filing for your green card.


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