What is an adjustment of status?
Adjustment of status is a process that allows a person who is already present in the United States to change their immigration status, from one nonimmigrant status to another, or from an undocumented immigrant to one with lawful permanent resident (LPR) status. In Texas, it includes the process an individual must go through to become a legal permanent resident (LPR). This process begins when an individual has either an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa approved, as long as the individual is physically present in the United States before filing for adjustment of status. To apply for adjustment of status, the individual must meet certain requirements, such as having an eligible family member who is a US citizen or LPR that can sponsor them and that they meet the criteria for the visa type. Additionally, the individual must pay all applicable fees and fill out all the required forms. If approved, the individual will receive a green card, which gives them permission to live and work in the United States permanently. Adjustment of status is a complex and involved process, so it is important for those seeking to adjust their status to consult with an experienced immigration lawyer.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.Un ajuste de estatus es un proceso en el que un inmigrante sin documentos solicita legalizar su estatus migratorio en Estados Unidos. El estatus de ajuste está disponible para aquellos que ingresaron a Estados Unidos legalmente (es decir, con un permiso de trabajo), o para aquellos que fueron admitidos como no-impulsores sin documentos. El proceso para solicitar un ajuste de estatus es gestionado por el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS) y la persona interesada debe cumplir con ciertos requisitos para obtener un ajuste de estatus. En el caso del estado de Texas, la ley de inmigración establece que aquellos que obtengan un ajuste de estatus podrán obtener un permiso de trabajo para trabajar legalmente en el estado. Esta ley también permite a aquellos con status de ajuste buscar empleo con empleadores autorizados pública o privadamente. Además, aquellos con un status de ajuste también podrán recibir beneficios laborales como el seguro de salud, pensión y la posibilidad de participar en programas de capacitación. Un ajuste de estatus es una forma importante de ayudar a los inmigrantes sin documentos a obtener una visa de trabajo y a obtener un estatus legal permanente. Es esencial que aquellos con estatus de ajuste cumplan con todos los requisitos establecidos por el gobierno estadounidense para obtener una visa de trabajo y a legalizar su status migratorio.
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