Adjustment of Status Attorney New York

Putting Your Application Together

• Form I-485 (main application)
• Form I-130 or employment-based petition
• Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support for family-based cases)
• Form I-765 (work permit while waiting)
• Form I-131 (travel permission)
• Form I-693 (USCIS-approved medical exam)

Solving Paperwork Problems Early

Many applications get delayed because a document is missing or unclear. We find and fix these problems before submission to reduce the risk of Requests for Evidence (RFEs).

Getting You Ready for the USCIS Interview

• Which documents to bring
• What questions the officer might ask
• How the officer will review your application

Why Choose Bardazzi Law PLLC for Adjustment of Status in New York

• Family-based petitions: spouses, children, and immediate relatives of U.S. citizens
• Employment-based petitions: professionals, skilled workers, employees
• Investment-based petitions: entrepreneurs and investors
• Other categories: individuals maintaining lawful nonimmigrant status

Many of our clients first arrive in New York with temporary visas. These can be for work, investment, or family. Later, they may want to adjust their status to become permanent residents. We understand these visa types and know how they affect the adjustment process.

Experience Across Multiple Adjustment Pathways

We guide clients through various paths to permanent residence, each with its own specific legal requirements. Our firm regularly handles adjustment of status cases based on:

• Family-based petitions: For spouses, children, and other immediate relatives of U.S. citizens.
• Employment-based petitions: For professionals, skilled workers, and other employees.
• Investment-based petitions: For entrepreneurs and investors.
• Other categories: For individuals who have maintained a lawful nonimmigrant status and are now eligible to adjust.

Since each pathway has unique eligibility rules and requires different documentation, we customize our legal strategy for every client’s specific situation.

Careful Preparation of Adjustment Applications

USCIS carefully checks every application. They make sure you are allowed to apply and that all your papers are correct. Even a small mistake can cause delays or requests for more proof.

We focus on preparing your application very carefully before we send it. We check your past immigration records. We make sure all your documents match your application. We also make sure your application clearly meets all of USCIS’s rules.

Our goal is to give USCIS a clear and complete application. This helps the immigration officers review your case without extra questions or delays.

A Client-Focused Immigration Practice

At Bardazzi Law PLLC, we understand that becoming a permanent resident is a big step in your life. We help you through this process. We explain the immigration rules in a simple way. We also help you gather all the papers you need for your case.

We use our extensive experience to prepare your application carefully. This makes the process clearer and more organized for you. Our goal is to help you adjust your status with confidence.

This first look helps us find any possible problems early. It also helps us decide the best plan for your case.

Getting Your Application Ready

After we confirm you can apply, we can help you prepare all the forms and documents for USCIS. You usually need to send several forms and papers together.

Depending on your case, we help you prepare and organize:

• Form I-485: This is the main application to become a permanent resident.
• The sponsorship application, like Form I-130.
• Form I-864 Affidavit of Support: This is needed for family-based cases to show financial support.
• Form I-765: This is for a work permit while you wait.
• Form I-131: This is for a travel permit.
• The required medical exam (Form I-693).

We also check all your personal documents to make sure everything is clear and correct before we send it to USCIS.

What Happens After We Send Your Application

After you apply, USCIS will start to review your case. You will usually be scheduled for a biometrics appointment. At this appointment, they will take your fingerprints and photo for a background check.

During this time, we keep helping you by:

• Checking for updates on your case from USCIS.
• Answering any Requests for Evidence (RFEs) if USCIS asks for more documents.
• Helping you understand any letters or appointments USCIS sends you.

This support helps make sure you meet all deadlines and your case keeps moving.

Getting Ready for Your Interview

Most people who apply must go to an interview with a USCIS officer. If you live in New York, these interviews are usually at the USCIS New York Field Office. Before your interview, we help you get ready. We will review your application with you and talk about the questions the officer might ask. We also make sure you have all the right papers to bring to your appointment.

The Decision and What’s Next

After the interview, USCIS will make a decision. They may approve your application, ask for more information, or keep reviewing your case. If your application is approved, you become a lawful permanent resident and get your green card.

Our goal is to help you understand every step, prepare your paperwork, and feel confident during the entire process.

1. What is the difference between adjustment of status and consular processing? Adjustment is done inside the U.S. with USCIS; consular processing is done at a U.S. embassy abroad.
2. Who can file for adjustment of status in New York? Those in the U.S. with an approved visa petition and no disqualifying health, criminal, or security issues.
3. How long does adjustment of status take? Family-sponsored cases often take 1–3 years; employment-based may take longer.
4. What documents do I need? Birth certificate, passport, police records, medical exam, financial support documents, and sponsorship documents.