Adjustment Of Status for Asylees & Refugees

The path to U.S. permanent residency can seem daunting for those who have been granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. However, it is possible to navigate the process and successfully apply for adjustment of status with patience and preparation. This blog will discuss the adjustment of the status application process in detail, including what forms are required and how to submit them. In addition, it will also provide information on where you can go for help if you have questions about your adjustment of status application. Can Asylees & Refugees Obtain A Green Card• The United States is a country that welcomes refugees and asylees from all around the world. Persecution, war, or natural calamities force refugees to leave their homes. Persecution may be based on nationality, religion, race, social group memberships, or political opinion. Asylees are those seeking or being given political asylum. Asylees and refugees are given temporary protection when they enter the United States. Often, it is too dangerous for them to return to their country, and thus, they seek to find ways for their stays to become permanent. But to become permanent residents, they must request for adjustment of status. Asylees and refugees in the United States can obtain permanent resident status, commonly called a Green Card. To do so, you must submit an adjustment of status application. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will review the application. If approved, it will grant you permanent residency or a Green Card. The adjustment of status process is lengthy, but with patience and preparation, you can successfully apply and receive permanent status. Eligibility Requirements For Asylees & Refugees To apply for adjustment of status in Austin, Texas, both asylees and refugees must meet specific criteria. These requirements are similar to other states as well. For Asylees The adjustment of status is permissible if they have been physically present in the United States for at least one year since their grant of asylum. Also, they must meet other requirements determined by USCIS. The filing of the adjustment application must be within two years of the asylee being granted asylum status unless life-changing circumstances delay filings, such as an illness or a financial hardship. For Refugees Adjustment of status is permissible if refugees have been physically present in the United States for at least one year since their entry and meet other requirements determined by USCIS. Refugees must also show that they were admitted to the country based on refugee status within two years of filing the adjustment application. In all cases, adjustment of status applicants must demonstrate that they have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence as refugees or asylees. Also, they must show that they are admissible to the United States, not barred by any provisions of immigration law and that they have not abandoned their asylum or refugee status. Finally, they must also provide proof of financial support during their adjustment process. Once an individual’s eligibility for adjustment of status in Austin, Texas, has been determined by the USCIS, they will be required to complete associated paperwork and attend an interview to provide additional evidence related to their adjustment case. Following completing these steps, a decision on the adjustment application may be issued promptly. Let Lincoln-Goldfinch Law Represent You The adjustment of status applications for asylees and refugees can be complex. Filing the wrong documents or making mistakes in the adjustment of status can result in rejection or even deportation. Lincoln-Goldfinch Law is experienced and skilled with the adjustment of status applications and can help refugees and asylees secure the adjustment of status. Contact them today for a free consultation. By understanding the adjustment process and enlisting the help of an immigration attorney from Lincoln-Goldfinch Law, refugees can take advantage of the opportunities to obtain permanent residency status in the United States. This will enable them to pursue freedom and equality and have a better life in America. Don’t wait, contact them now for assistance with the adjustment of status applications.