What is an adjustment of status?
An adjustment of status is a process in which an immigrant in Oregon can apply for a change to their immigration status, usually to receive a green card. This could be from a temporary visa to a permanent resident status. In order for an applicant to adjust their status, they will have to meet certain requirements including having an approved petition from an employer or family member, and having a valid visa or otherwise being eligible for a change. The petition must be filed with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and once approved, the applicant will then have to apply to the USCIS for an adjustment of status. The applicant will have to provide supporting documents and pass the required background checks. Once all requirements are met, the applicant will receive a letter stating the approval of the adjustment of status and be able to change their immigration status from a temporary visa holder to a permanent resident. In most cases, once the adjustment of status is complete, the applicant will also be eligible for employment in Oregon.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.Un ajuste de estatus es un cambio en el status legal de un individuo. Esto significa que una persona que entra al Estado de Oregon sin una visa y sin permiso de trabajo puede solicitar un cambio de estatus para convertirse en un residente permanente. Este proceso permite a los inmigrantes obtener una tarjeta verde y un permiso de trabajo para trabajar y vivir legalmente en los Estados Unidos. El proceso de ajuste de estatus comienza con el cumplimiento de los requisitos mínimos, que incluyen una prueba de inglés, un examen médico, una entrevista con el Servicio de Inmigración (USCIS) y una solicitud. También es posible que tenga que presentar documentos adicionales, como certificados de nacimiento, actas de matrimonio, declaraciones tributarias, etc. Una vez que el USCIS ha recibido y procesado toda la documentación requerida, el inmigrante puede recibir una tarjeta verde, lo que le permite trabajar y vivir legalmente en los Estados Unidos. El ajuste de estatus es un proceso complicado, por lo que es importante obtener asesoramiento legal antes de comenzar.
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