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Marriage Green Card via Adjustment of Status
If an individual is married to a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident and currently living in the U.S., then ‘Adjustment of Status’ is the process that makes an applicant eligible to apply for a green card (lawful permanent residency) without leaving the country. The immediate relatives (spouse, parents, and unmarried children under 21) of U.S. citizens are most likely to obtain visas without any backlog, rapid processing, and no annual visa limits for the mentioned category.
Adjustment of Status: Eligibility Criteria
For Spouses of U.S. Citizens-
- An applicant’s spouse must be a U.S. citizen.
- An applicant is physically present in the U.S. while filing the application.
- An applicant must have a genuine marriage with the U.S. citizen, not for the benefit of permanent residency in the U.S.
- An applicant must have entered the U.S. lawfully or legally.
- An applicant must be admissible to the U.S.
For Spouses of Lawful Permanent Residents-
- An applicant’s spouse must be a green card holder or lawful permanent resident.
- An applicant is physically present in the U.S. while filing the application.
- This category is subject to the ‘Visa Bulletin’ and must be ‘current’ for an applicant to file the I-485 application.
- Applicant’s marriage must be admissible under U.S. immigration laws.
Why Partner With Us?
Personalized Legal Strategy
Complete Application Support
Interview Preparation
Decades Of Experience
- Our legal team's expertise lies in assembling and representing the “evidence of togetherness” necessary to prove that the marriage is genuine.
- With deep experience and expertise in marriage-based adjustment of status applications, our firm delivers result-oriented legal solutions aligned with the USCIS standards.
- Our team offers transparent communications through real-time status tracking and crystal-clear documentation.
Adjustment of Status: How We Support You
File the Immigrant Petition
Submit the Adjustment Application
Biometrics Appointment
Respond To Requests for Evidence (RFE)
Interview Process
Green Card Approval
End-to-End Assistance
From Evidence Preparation to Interview Training & RFE response
Frequently Asked Questions
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What documents are required to prove a legal marriage?USCIS requires necessary documents like a marriage certificate, joint financial records, utility bills, marriage photos, an affidavit from family/friends, and the birth certificate of shared children.
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What if my spouse is a green card holder instead of a U.S. citizen?If your spouse is a U.S. citizen, you fall under Family Preference Category (F2A). Depending on the Visa Bulletin, you may face a wait time for visa approval.
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Is special permission required to travel internationally in the case of a pending Adjustment of Status application?Yes, an Advance Parole approval is necessary before planning any international trip. In case of a pending Adjustment of Status application, leaving the U.S. without approval will result in cancellation of the I-485 application.
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What is the basic difference between Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing?The Adjustment of Status is for the foreign spouse of the U.S. citizen, applying for the green card while staying in the U.S. The consular processing is for the foreign spouse who is applying for U.S. permanent residency from outside the country.
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Can an applicant work in the U.S. while I-485 Adjustment of Status is pending?Yes, after filing I-485, an applicant acquires a work permit (EAD), allowing them to work for a U.S. employer without cancelling their application.
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How does Hobberman ensure a smooth approval of a marriage-based Green Card application?We prepare all forms, review relationship evidence, handle submission, and train you for the interview so your case is complete, accurate, and ready for USCIS evaluation without delays.
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