Green Card Center
ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS PACKAGE

CitizenPath’s software will guide you through Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status, (green card application) using simple instructions and explanations. We’ll even alert you if there’s a problem. Get started for free.
FREE EBOOK
If you’re thinking about helping a family member immigrate to the United States, download Green Card for Family – a free ebook for U.S. citizens or permanent residents who want to petition a relative. It’s also a helpful overview for adjustment of status applicants.
Green Card Center
ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS PACKAGE

CitizenPath’s software will guide you through Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status, (green card application) using simple instructions and explanations. We’ll even alert you if there’s a problem. Get started for free.
FREE EBOOK
If you’re thinking about helping a family member immigrate to the United States, download Green Card for Family – a free ebook for U.S. citizens or permanent residents who want to petition a relative. It’s also a helpful overview for adjustment of status applicants.
Green Card Services & Tools
Petition a Relative
for a Green Card
Prepare Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, to request the availability of an immigrant visa for your family member.
Replace or Renew
a Green Card
Prepare Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, to replace or renew a green card.
Remove Conditions
on Residence
Prepare Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, to remove conditions and get a 10-year green card.
Apply for a
Green Card
Prepare Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status, from inside the United States to become a permanent resident in the U.S.
OBTAIN A GREEN CARD

Adjustment of Status
Path for a Green Card

Consular Processing
Path for a Green Card

Adjustment of Status (I-485)
Processing Time Line

Petition for Relative (I-130)
Processing Time Line
MAINTAIN A GREEN CARD

How to Replace/Renew
a Green Card

My Green Card
Was Lost or Stolen

Green Card Renewal/Replacement
(I-90) Processing Time Line

Removal of Conditions (I-751)
Processing Time Line
I-485 Frequently Asked Questions
I-90 Frequently Asked Questions
I-130 Frequently Asked Questions
Green Card & Immigrant Visa Articles
I-485 Checklist for Family-Based Applications
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5 Tips to Avoid the Risks of International Green Card Travel
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Overview of the H-1B Green Card Process
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Immigration by Marriage: Your Options for a Spouse or Fiancé Visa
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Everything You Need to Know about the Green Card Renewal Application Process
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Getting Help with the Instructions for I-134 Declaration of Financial Support
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Expired Green Card Creates 5 Big Problems
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Starting the Family-Based Green Card Process
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Obtaining a Waiver for the J-1 Home Residency Requirement
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What You Need to Know about Health Insurance for Green Card Applicants
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Form I-130 Checklist for Spouses: Starting the Immigration Process
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Get a Work Permit While Waiting for Your Green Card
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What You Need to Know About Immigrant Visa Backlog at the NVC
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How to Upgrade an I-130 Petition After Naturalization
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7 Steps to Apply for a Green Card from Outside the United States
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DACA Green Card through Marriage
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Renewing a Green Card After 2 Years
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Lost Green Card Abroad and Returning to the U.S.
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The 90-Day Rule and Adjusting Status to Green Card Holder
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33 Great Documents for Proving a Bona Fide Marriage on an I-751 Petition
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Reasons for I-130 Denial and How to Avoid Them
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Form I-130 Instructions for Preparing the Immigrant Petition
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Complete Guide to the Green Card Lottery 2024
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I-864 Affidavit of Support Sample for Green Card Sponsorships
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Adjustment of Status Through a K-1 Visa Entry
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Paths to Citizenship as the Widow(er) of a U.S. Citizen
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Pitfalls of Employment or School Abroad as a Green Card Holder
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Prove a Good Faith Marriage When Filing I-751
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Green Card Process for U.S. Military Spouses
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Adjusting Status After Unauthorized Employment in the U.S.
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Answers to Your Top 7 Green Card Renewal Questions
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Adjustment of Status Interview Checklist
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Common Reasons USCIS May Issue a Family-Based Green Card Application Denial
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How to Get a Copy of Your Immigration File
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Green Card Abandonment: Risks of Travel Abroad
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Adjustment of Status Denial Due to Changes in Circumstances
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5 Things to Do After Green Card Identity Theft
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Getting a Green Card through Marriage to a U.S. Citizen
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K-3 Visa Process: Just a Mirage for Spouses?
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How to Write an I-751 Affidavit Letter of Support
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Do You Have a Valid Marriage for Immigration Purposes?
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Common Reasons Form I-751 Gets Denied
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Fiancé Visa Interview Questions: What K-1 Visa Applicants Can Expect
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How a Virtual Wedding Affects Your Immigration Case
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Overcoming a Visa Denial Under INA Section 212(a)(4)
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Apply for Citizenship with an Expired Green Card
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Long-Term Immigration Solutions for Dreamers
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Top 9 Questions About Form I-864 Affidavit of Support
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The 5 Biggest Immigration Mistakes Even Smart People Make
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Form I-130 Affidavit Sample for Spouses
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Green Card Renewal from Outside the United States
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How Divorce Can Affect Your Green Card Status and Immigration Standing
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5 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Spouse’s Visa Petition
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Sponsor a Fiancé to Come to the United States for Marriage
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Proof of Domicile on I-864 Affidavit of Support
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Special Considerations for TN Professionals Who Adjust Status
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How to Help a Parent Get a Green Card
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How to Gather Vital Records and Criminal Records for your U.S. Immigration Application
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Tips for Avoiding the I-751 Interview After Conditional Residence
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K-1 Visa Interview Checklist: How to Prepare and What to Take to the Appointment
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Fiancé Visa or Marriage Visa: Which is Better?
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Advance Parole Travel with Adjustment of Status
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I-751 Waiver After Divorce: Filing without the Ex
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Sorting Through the Requirements for a K-1 Fiancé Visa
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Immigration Papers: Your Proof of Immigration Status
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Marriage-Based Green Card: Obtaining Permanent Residence through a Spouse
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U.S. Visa Appointment Wait Times and What to Expect at the Embassy
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Getting Ready for the I-485 Interview
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7 Common Questions about Getting a Green Card through Marriage
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3 Ways to Petition for an Undocumented Parent
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Reestablish U.S. Domicile When Filing Form I-864
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Applying for a Green Card After a Visa Overstay
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Best Evidence of Bona Fide Marriage to Support a Spousal I-130 Petition
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How to Do a Green Card Name Change After Marriage or Divorce
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How to Apply for a Family-Based Green Card
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Financial Sponsor Needed for a Family-Based Green Card
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Green Card Interview Questions for Spouses
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Benefits of a Reentry Permit for Permanent Residents
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Getting Ready for the Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status Interview
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Adjustment of Status for Visa Waiver Program Entrants
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U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 Offers a Path to Citizenship for Undocumented Americans
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Navigating the DS-260 Online Application for an Immigrant Visa
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Help a Relative Get a Green Card
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Why Immigration Visa Wait Times Are So Long
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What Happens at an Immigration Medical Exam
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Form I-485 Denial from Bars to Adjustment
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3 Things You Need To Know About Taxes Before Moving To The U.S.
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Renewing a Green Card after an Arrest
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How to Get the Spouse Visa for a U.S. Green Card
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Basics of the Employment-Based Green Card Process in the United States
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When Your Green Card is Lost or Stolen
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How the Biden Immigration Plan Affects You
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LGBTQ Immigrant Rights and Green Card Opportunities for Same-Sex Couples
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Biggest Mistakes in the K-1 Visa Process
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5 Ways to Lose Permanent Resident Status
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Permanent Residence vs Citizenship: Does it really make a difference?
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Social Security and Medicare Benefits for Immigrants
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Form I-751 FAQs: Removing Conditions on a Green Card
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Entering the U.S. on a Visitor Visa with a Pending I-130 Petition
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Has the Trump Green Card Ban Blocked All Applications?
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National Visa Center Explained
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Visa Sponsorship and How It Works
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Marrying an Undocumented Immigrant and the Immigration Hurdles
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Unemployment Benefits for Green Card Holders and Other Immigrants
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Asylum Status to Green Card after Only One Year
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Determining if You Need the I-601A Waiver for Unlawful Presence
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Green Card Renewal Denial Rate Explodes in Recent Years
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Dual Intent Visas and the Concept of Nonimmigrant Intent Explained
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Applying for a Mortgage with an Expired Green Card
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Step-by-Step Form I-485 Instructions
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Green Card for Your Child’s 14th Birthday
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Permanent Resident Card Renewal Instructions
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