Can I adjust my status if I am already in the U.S.?

Yes, it is possible to adjust your status if you are already in the U.S. The process of adjusting status involves formally changing from one immigration status to another and is typically done by submitting an application to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). If you are married to a U.S. citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident and have entered the U.S. legally, you may be eligible to adjust your status and remain permanently in the U.S. Assuming you meet the eligibility criteria for adjusting your status in Washington, the process begins by filing an I-485 application. This form, along with any supporting documentation such as birth and marriage certificates, must be submitted to the USCIS. After the application is received, you may be asked to attend an interview with a USCIS officer in Washington, and if approved, you will be granted a permanent resident status. Finally, if your green card application was successful, you will then receive a notice of approval which will allow you to stay and work in the United States on a permanent basis. You will also be granted certain benefits such as the ability to apply for Social Security and travel outside of the U.S. for a period of time. Overall, if you are already in the U.S. and married to a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, adjusting your status can be a great way to stay in the U.S. permanently and enjoy the benefits of living here.

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Sí, se puede ajustar el estatus migratorio si ya estás en los Estados Unidos. Esto es una opción especialmente para aquellos que se casaron con un ciudadano estadounidense mientras estaban en el país. Para ajustar su estatus, tienen que presentar una petición de ajuste de estatus al Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS). Este proceso es diferente para aquellos que están ingresando a los EU desde el extranjero. La solicitud de ajuste de estatus es un proceso detallado y complicado y requiere de mucha documentación. Se requiere completar y presentar el Formulario I-485, una "Solicitud de Estatus de Residente Permanente", junto con otros documentos relacionados con el matrimonio (como el certificado de matrimonio, actas de nacimiento, etc.). Además, también deben pagar todas las tarifas correspondientes. Una vez que USCIS recibe toda la documentación requerida y la verifique, le asignarán una cita para hacer una entrevista de ajuste de estatus. Durante esta entrevista, deberán responder preguntas sobre sus documentos y su matrimonio. Si el oficial de inmigración está satisfecho con la entrevista y los documentos, el proceso de ajuste de estatus debería estar completo. Cabe señalar que ajustar el estatus migratorio no garantiza que obtendrán un estatus migratorio permanente. Además, el proceso de ajuste de estatus para aquellos que ya están en los Estados Unidos es diferente al proceso para aquellos que desean entrar al país desde el extranjero. Es importante buscar la asesoría de un abogado de inmigración calificado antes de comenzar el proceso de ajuste de estatus.

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