Adjustment of status in the US without leaving the country
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What is a adjustment of status in the USA?
It is a legal transition from one status to another. This way, you can stay longer in the USA, expand your rights, and even acquire permanent status. And you don’t have to leave the country or go to the consulate.
For example, you came to America on a student visa. Over time, you married a US citizen. In this case, you can change your status by filing form I-485. After that, you will be able to get a green card and become a US resident without leaving the US.
Changing status in the USA is possible if you:
Frequent scenarios for changing status
And these are not all the grounds for changing status. Your case may differ from most. Contact an immigration lawyer to assess your chances of changing status.
How to change status in the USA quickly, legally and without tedious bureaucracy?
The ReLocate team specializes in immigration law, passport and visa and border regimes. For over 15 years, we have been helping with complex visas and providing turnkey support to clients.
We will help you obtain work and travel permits while you wait for your status change
Personal chat with lawyers
We will create a personal chat in your preferred messenger. Along with you in the chat will be a team of lawyers who will accompany the entire process in real-time:
At certain stages, you will have personal online consultations with the lead specialist.
What will you get as a result?
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Why is it better to go through this process with us
We are not a travel agency, not bloggers, and not “amateurs” who have processed 10+ visas and consider ourselves experts.
We are lawyers who have been living in the immigration field for 15 years and know everything about it.
What the clients themselves say
Cost of attorney support
The exact cost depends on the complexity of your situation.
Official fees are paid separately
| Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens | 1760 USD |
| Immediate relatives of U.S. permanent residents (green card holders) | 1225 USD |
| Status change in the U.S. from B-2 tourist visa to F-1 student visa | 1760 USD |
| Status change in the U.S. after receiving a K1/K2/K3/K4 visa | 1760 USD |
| Medical examination (approximate). | from 300 USD |
| Fee for reviewing I-130 petition at USCIS | 675 USD |
| Fee for reviewing I-485 form for status change | 1440 USD |
| Fee for reviewing I-765 form for work authorization (if filed with I-485 for status change) | 260 USD |
* The fee amounts are calculated per applicant. As of 01.2025. They may change.
Changing Status in the US without Leaving the Country
- completed forms (e.g. I-485, I-539, I-765);
- proof of current status (visa copies, I-94);
- reasons for changing status. For example, Form I-20 for F-1, proof of marriage for a green card;
- financial documents;
- medical certificates (for a green card). A specific list of documents for your case will be determined by an immigration expert after consultation and review of your case.