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Adjustment of Status (I-485)

Green card application from inside the United States when your underlying petition (I-130, I-140, or I-360) is already filed or approved. Filing the petition and green card together for a spouse? See the Marriage Green Card Package.

Eligibility & Scope

Who This Is For

  • Visa number currently available (immediate relative or priority date current)
  • Currently in the U.S. with a lawful admission or parole
  • Qualifying underlying petition (I-130, I-140, or similar) approved or concurrently filed
  • No prior removal orders
  • No significant inadmissibility grounds

May Require Consultation First

  • Entered without inspection (EWI) in most cases — requires consular processing
  • Prior unlawful presence with prior departure triggering bars
  • Prior removal orders (requires special motion or waiver)
  • Serious criminal history requiring waiver

What's Included

Included in Our Flat Fee

  • Preparation of I-485
  • Concurrent I-765 (EAD) preparation
  • Concurrent I-131 (Advance Parole) preparation
  • I-864 Affidavit of Support guidance
  • Attorney review of all forms
  • Filing package assembly
  • Secure portal access throughout

Not Included (Requires Separate Retention)

  • USCIS filing fees (I-485 $1,440; concurrent I-765 $260 and I-131 $630 — paid separately)
  • Medical examination (I-693)
  • Underlying petition preparation (available separately)
  • RFE response (available separately)
  • Waiver applications

Documents You'll Need

Valid passport
I-94 arrival record
Birth certificate
Proof of qualifying visa category
Approved I-130 or I-140 notice (if applicable)
Tax returns and financial documents (for I-864)
Medical exam (I-693) — completed separately
2 passport photos
Criminal records (if any)

* A complete, personalized checklist is provided through the secure portal after intake.

Attorney Fees

$1,500 – $2,000
Attorney Fee
Flat attorney fee for I-485 package preparation. USCIS filing fees and medical exam costs are separate. Quote depends on complexity. Need the I-130 filed at the same time for a spouse? The Marriage Green Card Package ($2,000 – $2,800) costs less than both services separately.

Payment Stages

1
50% retainer at engagement
2
50% balance before filing package is released

Process & Timeline

1
Intake & Document Gathering
Complete questionnaire and upload documents.
Week 1–2
2
Attorney Prepares Forms
I-485, I-765, I-131 prepared and reviewed.
Week 2–3
3
Medical Exam
Client completes I-693 medical exam with a USCIS-designated civil surgeon.
Week 3–4
4
Filing
Complete package filed with USCIS.
Week 4–5
5
Biometrics & EAD
Biometrics appointment. EAD and Advance Parole typically follow.
2–8 months
6
Interview
USCIS interview (required for family-based cases).
8–18 months
7
Green Card Issued
Card mailed after approval.
After approval

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Family-Based Green Cards Services

Sponsor a relative and obtain permanent residence. Choose the petition alone, the green card application alone, or the combined marriage package.

Family Petition (I-130)
Petition only — for relatives abroad or in a preference category.
Attorney fee: $750 – $1,000
Marriage Green Card Package (I-130 + I-485)
Petition and green card filed together for the spouse of a U.S. citizen who is in the U.S.
Attorney fee: $2,000 – $2,800
Removal of Conditions (I-751)
Convert a 2-year conditional green card from marriage into a 10-year card.
Attorney fee: $900 – $1,200

Ready to Proceed?

Start your secure intake today or schedule a consultation with an attorney.