New Jersey Immigration Lawyer for Adjustment of Status

If you are a non-citizen who is currently residing in the United States on a temporary visa, you may want to consider applying for adjustment of status to make your stay a permanent one. Adjustment of status is an immigration benefit which enables a nonimmigrant, such as a tourist or a student, to become a lawful permanent resident (a green card holder). As with many aspects of immigration law, the process for obtaining a green card to legally reside here in the United States is a very complicated process on which to embark. There are many potential pitfalls scattered throughout the duration of this application process, which may lead to delay or to the denial of one’s petition altogether. To ensure that your adjustment of status process runs as smoothly and conveniently as possible, it would be in your best interest to hire one of our Immigration Lawyers to handle your case.

Requirements and Qualifications

Eligibility for adjustment of status requires that several key criteria are met:

• The applicant has been lawfully admitted to the United States. (An applicant who is not eligible for adjustment of status may apply to obtain lawful permanent residence through consular processing.)
• The applicant has a qualifying relationship to a lawful permanent relative, such as a United States citizen spouse. (Examples of relationships that qualify as Family Based may include spouses, children or siblings.)
• Approved Form I-130, Petition For Alien Relative

Benefits

An adjustment of status application provides many advantages when compared to consular processing. The main advantage being that the applicant is permitted to stay in the United States with family and friends while the case is being processed. This benefit enables applicants to apply for the application without causing a major disturbance to their everyday lives. In addition, the applicant is able to work in the United States while the case is under consideration. Finally, candidates are able to avoid the expense of departing or remaining outside of the United States while the case is pending.

For the sake of your legal status here in the United States, it is important to submit a thoroughly prepared and well-organized adjustment of status application to secure the greatest likelihood of a successful and expedient outcome. Regardless of your national origin, your language, or your current circumstances, the New Jersey immigration lawyers here at The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin, P.C. are here to listen to your unique legal needs.

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