Adjustment of Status

Adjustment of status is the process that you can use to apply for lawful permanent resident status (also known as applying for a Green Card) when you are present in the United States. This means that you may get a Green Card without having to return to your home country to complete visa processing.

Naturalization/Citizenship

Naturalization is the legal act or process by which a non-citizen of a country may acquire citizenship or nationality of that country

Asylum applications .

Every year people come to the United States seeking protection because they have suffered persecution or fear that they will suffer persecution due to:

Race

Religion,

Nationality

Membership in a particular social group

Political opinion

You may only file this application if you are physically present in the United States, and you are not a U.S. citizen.

Employment authorization .

Certain noncitizens who are in the United States may file Application for Employment Authorization, to request an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Other noncitizens whose immigration status authorizes them to work in the United States without restrictions may apply for an EAD that shows such authorization.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) .

Temporary Protected Status is a temporary status given by the United States government to eligible nationals of designated countries, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security, who are present in the United States.

Family-based petitions .

Family Based Petitions allow for individuals in the United States to sponsor their family to immigrate to the United States. The Immigration and Nationality Act allows for the immigration of foreigners to the United States based on a relationship to a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions .

Under the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), you may be eligible to become a lawful permanent resident (get a Green Card) if you are the victim of battery or extreme cruelty committed by:

A U.S. citizen spouse or former spouse;

A U.S. citizen parent;

A U.S. citizen son or daughter;

A lawful permanent resident (LPR) spouse or former spouse; or

An LPR parent.

Visa .

Must have a passport that is valid for a period of at least 6 months. Should not have any past history of crimes or any ongoing criminal cases against them. Dependents/ spouses travelling with the applicant should apply for separate Visas. Should have enough financial resources.

H-2A visa H-2B visa

J-1 visa

H-1B visa

F visa

O visa

Student Visa

Visas for Fiancé(e)s of U.S. Citizens .

As a U.S. citizen, you can bring your fiancé(e) to your country through a Fiancé(e) Visa, also known as K-1 or K 1 Visa. With this visa, you can get married in the U.S. and subsequently live in the country with your spouse.

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