Can I file for an Adjustment of Status if I am already in the U.S.?

Yes, if you are already in the United States and have married a U.S. citizen, you may still file for an Adjustment of Status. This process is also known as “Marriage Green Card”, and it allows people who are married to a U.S. citizen to obtain U.S. lawful permanent residence. To be eligible for an Adjustment of Status, you must have entered the U.S. legally. This means you either had valid legal status such as a student or visitor visa; you were admitted into the U.S. through the visa waiver program; or you were admitted as part of the Family Unity Program. It is important to note that if you were not admitted legally or do not have valid legal status, you are not eligible for an Adjustment of Status. Once you have determined that you are eligible for an Adjustment of Status, you must complete the USCIS Form I-485, which is also known as the Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. In addition to filing this form, you must provide evidence of the marriage, including divorce or death certificates of any previous spouses, marriage certificate, proof of joint assets, and evidence of communication between the two of you. In Pennsylvania, you must also adhere to the requirements set by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. You will need to submit additional documentation regarding the marriage to a USCIS office in Pennsylvania. Once all the paperwork is complete, the USCIS will review the application and determine if you are eligible for an Adjustment of Status. If approved, you will be granted a green card and will have full legal status in the United States.

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Sí, en el estado de Pennsylvania es posible solicitar un ajuste de estatus si ya se encuentra en los Estados Unidos. Esto se aplica a inmigrantes que se casan con un ciudadano estadounidense o un individuo con estatus de residencia permanente. Un inmigrante con estatus de cónyuge de un ciudadano estadounidense o de un residente permanente puede solicitar el ajuste de estatus si ya se encuentra en los Estados Unidos. Es importante tener en cuenta que para solicitar un ajuste de estatus, el inmigrante debe estar en los EE. UU. en un estatus válido. Esto quiere decir que si ingresaron ilegalmente a los EE. UU. o violaron su estatus de permanencia, no serán elegibles para solicitar un ajuste de estatus. Además, el ciudadano estadounidense o el residente permanente debe llenar un formulario de petición para el cónyuge del inmigrante (Formulario I-130) para que el inmigrante pueda solicitar un ajuste de estatus. Esta petición también debe ser acompañada de documentación adicional, como pruebas de relación matrimonial y de laconstancia de empleo y estado financiero del ciudadano estadounidense. Sin esta documentación, el inmigrante no será elegible para solicitar un ajuste de estatus.

Can I file for an Adjustment of Status if I am already in the U.S.?

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