Adjustment of status is the process of applying for a green card from inside the United States once an immigrant visa category is available to you.
Who this is for
- Applicants with an approved or concurrently filed I-130 or I-140
- People whose priority date is current on the Visa Bulletin
What to know
- While the I-485 is pending, you can apply for a work permit and advance parole for travel.
- Leaving the country without advance parole can abandon a pending application for many applicants.
- Applicants with an AC21-eligible pending case may be able to change jobs.
Forms usually involved
| Form | Purpose |
|---|---|
| I-485 | Application to Adjust Status |
| I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization |
| I-131 | Application for Travel Document |
| I-693 | Medical Examination |
General information, not legal advice. Requirements and processing change; we confirm current rules for your case.