South Carolina Green Card Attorney
Adjustment of Status: From Non-Immigrant to Immigrant Status
Foreign nationals who have been legally admitted to the United States, and continue to maintain their legal status, may change from one category of immigration status to another, without having to return to their country of origin to complete visa processing. This is called “adjustment of status.”
For example, if you legally entered the country on a non-immigrant K-1 fiancée visa, and marry within 90 days from the time of your entry date, you are allowed to stay in the U.S. while applying for an Adjustment of Status to attain Permanent Resident (Green Card) status.
The lawyers at the Pinilla Law Firm are happy to help you to become a Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) through the Adjustment of Status process.
You may apply for an Adjustment of Status to become a Permanent Resident if:
- You are eligible to receive an immigrant visa
- Are admissible to the United States for permanent residence
- An immigrant visa is immediately available to you at the time of application filing
Legal Barriers to Adjustment of Status
If you entered the United States using one of the following visa categories, you are barred from adjusting your status and must leave the country first, to change your status, through consular processing:
- Non-Citizen crewmen who arrived in the U.S. on board an airplane, ship or vessel
- A foreign national transitioning through the U.S., from one country to another
- An alien admitted legally into the U.S. as a non-immigrant visitor, under the Visa Waiver Program
Call Us for Your Initial Consultation
Contact our South Carolina immigration lawyer today to discuss your legal issues and schedule an initial consultation. We will give you a preliminary assessment of your case and help you understand the legal issues involved. Call us at (803) 728-0045 to schedule an appointment.