If you are living in the United States and you have become eligible for lawful permanent residence, you may not need to leave the country to complete your immigration process. Adjustment of Status allows you to apply for your green card right here — from within the U.S.
At Greater Hope, we help you navigate this process accurately, avoiding the errors and delays that can set families back by months or even years.
Adjustment of Status (AOS) is the process by which a person already in the United States applies to become a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) without having to return to their home country for a consular interview.
This process is available to people who have an approved immigrant petition — whether through family, employment, or other pathways — and who meet the eligibility requirements to adjust their status while remaining in the U.S.
The primary form used is Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. But this form is just the beginning. A successful AOS case involves multiple filings, biometric appointments, potential interviews, and careful documentation.
Being physically present in the United States at the time of filing, being admissible to the U.S. as an immigrant, having an approved immigrant visa petition with an immediately available visa number, having entered the country in a lawful manner in most cases, and not having certain bars to adjustment that might apply based on immigration history.
Before filing, we review your status, petition approval, and eligibility factors. You get a clear, honest picture of where you stand.
We prepare your complete application package: I-485, Affidavit of Support (I-864), Medical exam (I-693), Work authorization (I-765), Advance parole (I-131).
We schedule your fingerprinting and photo appointment. We explain what to expect, how to prepare, and what documents to bring. You'll be ready.
USCIS interview required? We prepare you thoroughly. We cover question types, required documents, and how to present your case confidently. You'll walk in ready.
Adjustment of Status mistakes are costly. Wrong forms, missing evidence, filing too early or too late — these errors can lead to requests for additional evidence (RFE), denials, or in serious cases, removal proceedings.
Greater Hope exists so that families do not have to figure this out alone. We bring 12+ years of community experience, attention to every detail, and a genuine commitment to your success.
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