Adjustment of Status

Adjustment of Status enables individuals to apply for permanent residency without having to travel to a United States Embassy or Consulate abroad. Adjustment of Status eligibility requires the applicant to be lawfully present in the United States, possess an approved Immigrant Petition, have an Immigrant Visa number immediately available to them, and have no bars to admissibility.

The Department of State regulates the availability of Immigrant Visas through a quota, or "priority date", system. Countries whose citizens have a high rate of immigration to the United States may see backlogs in immigrant visa availability. Priority dates are generally established either through the filing of an Immigrant Petition or Labor Certification application.

The Bae Law Group conducts a comprehensive review of the specific circumstances involved in each case to ensure proper case planning and management. Our attorneys and staff provide personalized advice and counsel to help individuals identify and gather all the necessary documentation to prepare and file an application for Adjustment of Status. We also assist applicants to seek and obtain work and travel authorization. Should it be necessary, our attorneys will also assist individuals with waivers of inadmissibility.