Family-Based Adjustment of Status

What is this service?

Family-based adjustment of status allows certain people who are in the United States to apply for permanent residence (a Green Card) without leaving the country.

The process may include a family petition, the Green Card application, an affidavit of support, and, when applicable, a work permit application.

Whether you can file depends on your family category, visa availability, and the immigration requirements of your case.

Who is this service for?

Not every beneficiary of a family petition automatically qualifies to adjust status inside the United States. If the beneficiary entered the United States without inspection by an immigration officer, we recommend consulting an immigration attorney before filing any application.

When can I file Form I-485?

• Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens can generally file Form I‑130 and Form I‑485 together when they meet the requirements.
• Relatives of permanent residents and other preference categories must check visa availability.
• Each month, USCIS announces which Visa Bulletin chart can be used to file Form I‑485.
• An approved I‑130 does not automatically grant permanent residence or immigration status.

Having an approved petition or an available visa is not enough to adjust status: you must also meet the applicable eligibility and admissibility requirements.

Official links:

• Visa Bulletin (U.S. Department of State) (opens in a new tab)
• Adjustment of status filing charts (USCIS) (opens in a new tab)

What does our service include?

• Preparation of Forms I‑130, I‑130A, I‑485, I‑864, and I‑765, as applicable.
• Review and organization of the documents in your file.
• Certified translations of the required documents.
• Preparation of affidavits and notarizations, when required.
• Preparation of the filing package for USCIS.
• Signing and mailing instructions for your application.
• Document assistance with requests for evidence (RFEs) related to your case.

Included services depend on your case and your contract. Government filing fees are paid separately.

Main documents

• Passports and identity documents for the petitioner and the beneficiary.
• Proof of the petitioner's U.S. citizenship or permanent residence.
• Beneficiary's birth certificate.
• Marriage certificate and documents ending any prior marriages, when applicable.
• Evidence of the family relationship.
• The beneficiary's entry and immigration status documents, such as an I‑94, visa, or parole, if applicable.
• The sponsor's tax returns and proof of income.
• Form I‑693, medical examination, according to current requirements.
• Criminal or court records, if applicable.
• Additional evidence depending on the family category.

After you hire us, we will email you the questionnaire and the complete list of documents. Please do not send documents through the form on this page.

Costs

Government fees are paid separately and are not included in our fees.

How to get started

1. Fill out the request form.
2. Receive the service information, the contract, and the questionnaire by email.
3. Review and sign the contract before making any payment. Then send the required documents so we can begin preparing your forms.