What is an adjustment of status?

An adjustment of status is a legal process that allows an individual who is in the United States to apply for permanent residence without having to return to their country of origin. This process is available to certain immigrants who have fulfilled certain requirements related to their immigration status. In Virginia, for example, an adjustment of status is available to individuals who have entered the U.S. with a valid visa, have maintained their legal status, and have valid employment authorization. The adjustment of status can be requested to change the immigrant’s current nonimmigrant visa status to a lawful permanent resident status. This process is commonly referred to as a “green card” application. The adjustment of status process requires the submission of an application to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), as well as evidence that the immigrant has entered the country lawfully and is authorized to work in the U.S. The individual must also meet all other legal requirements and must be admissible to the United States. Once the application is approved, the individual will be given a green card, which grants them permanent residence.

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Un ajuste de estado es una forma de cambiar su estado migratorio existente a un estado diferente. Esto significa que una persona inmigrante puede solicitar un cambio en su estado migratorio sin necesidad de salir del país y reiniciar el proceso de inmigración. Con un ajuste de estado, la persona inmigrante puede solicitar los beneficios y los derechos que le ofrece el estado deseado. En Virginia, los inmigrantes que están en los Estados Unidos en situaciones legales pueden solicitar un ajuste de estatus para obtener una tarjeta verde o una visa de trabajo. El solicitante debe cumplir con los requisitos establecidos por el gobierno federal para obtener la nueva tarjeta verde o visa de trabajo. Estos requisitos incluyen pasar por una entrevista con un agente de inmigración, presentar documentos que demuestren que cumple con los requisitos de la ley de Inmigración y demostrar que es elegible para el ajuste de estatus. Además, el solicitante debe demostrar que puede financiarse a sí mismo y a su familia sin recurrir a los programas de ayuda pública de los Estados Unidos. Si el solicitante cumple con todos los requisitos, el ajuste de estatus será aprobado y recibirá la tarjeta verde o visa de trabajo que deseaba.

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