Adjustment of Status (AOS) allows eligible non-U.S. citizens already in the United States to apply for permanent residence without leaving the country. This method is one of the most common ways to obtain a green card for those who entered the U.S. on a temporary visa. In this guide, we break down who qualifies, how the Adjustment of Status process 2025 works, what documents you need, and which mistakes to avoid.

Form I-765, also known as the Application for Employment Authorization, is used by eligible noncitizens to apply for a legal work permit in the United States. If approved, USCIS issues an EAD card — an identification document that allows you to work legally for any employer. The work permit is essential for: Asylum seekers and refugees Temporary nonimmigrants (including F-1 students) TPS, DACA, and J-2 visa holders Applicants with a pending green card (Adjustment of Status)

Starting in 2025, USCIS has fully transitioned to an electronic payment system and permanently discontinued all paper-based payment methods, including personal checks, business checks, money orders, and postal money orders. These changes affect all applicants submitting immigration forms by mail or online. The new rules are designed to reduce delays, eliminate payment errors, and increase overall processing speed. This article provides a detailed analysis of the new system,

USCIS has officially announced USCIS fee increase 2026, an inflation-based adjustment effective January 1, 2026, as required under the HR-1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act.The update appears in the Federal Register and reflects an inflation adjustment of roughly 2.7% based on the CPI-U

The United States is preparing for a massive influx of international visitors as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches. To ease the pressure on consulates and help fans plan their travel, President Donald Trump has announced a new priority visa system for the 2026 World Cup — a program designed to streamline access to U.S. visa interview appointments for confirmed ticket holders.