Apply for Your Green Card Without Leaving the United States
Adjustment of Status allows eligible individuals already in the United States to apply for lawful permanent residence — a green card — without having to leave the country for consular processing. The application is detailed, requires careful documentation, and is unforgiving of inconsistencies. We represent clients throughout Los Angeles County and across California from initial eligibility review through USCIS interview and green card approval.
✅ U Visa Petitions & Supporting USCIS Filings✅ Waiver Applications & Derivative Family Cases✅ Assistance Gathering Supporting Evidence✅ Direct access to an attorney — not a paralegal mill
Adjustment of Status is one of the most paperwork-heavy filings in immigration law. USCIS requires consistent documentation across multiple forms, supporting evidence of eligibility, financial sponsorship documentation, and a medical examination — all submitted as a single coordinated package.
We help applicants prepare a complete, well-organized case that anticipates USCIS concerns before they become Requests for Evidence or interview problems.
We represent clients in:
Our focus is preparation: complete documentation, consistent information across forms, and a clear strategy that puts the strongest possible case in front of USCIS.
1. Eligibility Analysis & StrategyWe review your immigration history, current status, manner of entry, qualifying relationship or category, and any prior immigration issues. We determine whether Adjustment of Status is the correct path for you — or whether Consular Processing makes more sense — and identify any red flags before filing.
2. Document Preparation & Evidence GatheringWe prepare your I-485 application, the underlying petition (I-130 for family-based, I-140 for employment-based), I-864 Affidavit of Support, work permit and advance parole applications, and assemble all supporting documents — financial records, civil documents, immigration records, and category-specific evidence.
3. Medical Examination CoordinationWe coordinate the required medical examination (Form I-693) with a USCIS-designated civil surgeon and integrate the results into your filing package.
4. Filing with USCISWe file the complete adjustment package with USCIS, ensuring everything is consistent, complete, and well-organized. Strong initial filings significantly reduce the risk of Requests for Evidence.
5. Biometrics & Interview PreparationAfter USCIS schedules biometrics and the interview, we walk you through the questions officers commonly ask, review your documentation together, and prepare you for what to expect.
6. Decision & Green Card IssuanceWe monitor your case through the USCIS interview and decision, respond to any post-interview Requests for Evidence, and remain available for follow-up issues — including conditional residence removal two years later, if applicable.
We handle most adjustment of status cases on a flat-fee basis. After your consultation, you receive a complete quote based on your specific situation — no hourly billing, no hidden fees.
USCIS filing fees are separate and paid directly to USCIS.
All fee structures are discussed clearly before representation begins.
We represent adjustment of status applicants in Glendale, Los Angeles, Burbank, Pasadena, North Hollywood, Van Nuys, Studio City, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, and surrounding areas — and serve clients statewide.
Eligibility depends on your category, manner of entry, current immigration status, and whether you have any prior immigration violations. Most family-based applicants must have been inspected and admitted into the United States. Each case requires individual review.
Possibly. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens (spouses, parents, unmarried children under 21) may still qualify for adjustment even after prior overstays. Other categories generally cannot. Each case requires careful eligibility review.
Most family-based cases through a U.S. citizen spouse take 10-20 months from filing to green card approval. Employment-based cases typically range from 6-12 months once the priority date is current. Other categories vary based on visa availability and USCIS workload.
Most marriage-based and family-based adjustment cases require an interview. Some employment-based cases may have the interview requirement waived. Preparation matters in either situation.
Yes. We typically file the work permit application (Form I-765) and advance parole (Form I-131) at the same time as the green card application. Work authorization usually arrives within a few months of filing.
Generally only after Advance Parole (Form I-131) is approved. Traveling without approved advance parole can cause USCIS to consider your application abandoned. We file the travel document with the initial filing whenever possible.
We respond to Requests for Evidence with full legal arguments and supporting documentation. Most cases can be successfully addressed at the RFE stage with a thorough response.
It depends on your situation. Adjustment is often preferable when you’re already in the United States with valid status, because you can stay and work during the process. Consular processing may be required or preferable in certain situations. We evaluate this for every client during the consultation.
If you’re applying for Adjustment of Status, schedule a consultation to discuss your case and next steps.