Category: Adjustment of Status

I applied for my green card over a year ago, and it has been 135 days since my medical examination. What steps can I take to address this delay? Additionally, my work permit is expiring in March. Should I renew it, and how long does the renewal process take?

I recently received my first Employment Authorization Document (EAD) with work authorization and have a pending asylum case. I am in a new relationship with a U.S. citizen, and we plan to marry soon. I understand how to proceed with the Islamic marriage ceremony, but I need guidance on how to marry under U.S. law… Continue reading Navigating Marriage, Immigration Status, and Adjustment of Status for Pending Asylum Seekers

I entered the U.S. without inspection (EWI) and had an interview while detained. I was later released, and my asylum case is now pending. I also have work authorization. My spouse is a U.S. citizen. Can I adjust my status to become a lawful permanent resident (get a green card) without leaving the U.S.? If… Continue reading Adjusting Status While on a Pending Asylum Case: Can You Do It Without Leaving the U.S.?

I filed my I-130 and I-485 concurrently in July 2022 based on marriage to a U.S. citizen. There have been no updates, no RFE, and no approval for either application. What should I do?”

After receiving asylum and applying for a green card a year later, how long does it typically take to get the green card? Are there ways to expedite the process or use legal actions, such as a mandamus lawsuit, to address delays?

I have been granted asylum in the U.S.—What steps should I take next to ensure my rights and future status?”

If I entered the U.S. illegally, applied for asylum, obtained a Social Security Number (SSN) and work permit, and later married a U.S. citizen, do I need to file a Form I-601A waiver after my Form I-130 is approved, or can I adjust my status using Form I-485?

If I am an asylum seeker and marry a U.S. citizen, how long will it take to get my green card, and can I travel abroad while my application is being processed?

“Can I apply for a green card through marriage if I have a pending affirmative asylum case?”

My mom is a permanent resident and about to take her naturalization exam. I am a single, 26-year-old Colombian with a pending I-130 and a defensive asylum case. I have been in the U.S. for two years and have an asylum hearing in seven months. If my mom becomes a U.S. citizen, will my visa… Continue reading How Does My Mom’s Naturalization Impact My Pending I-130 and Defensive Asylum Case?