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AOS Adjustment of Status.

Adjustment of status is the process of becoming a green card holder from inside the U.S. without returning abroad for a visa interview.

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What AOS means

It is filed on Form I-485. The alternative is consular processing at a U.S. embassy or consulate.

  • AOS: Form I-485Form I-485 is the application to adjust status to permanent resident (green card) from inside the United States.
  • Consular ProcessingConsular processing is applying for a U.S. visa or immigrant visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad.

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This page is general information, not legal advice. Immigration rules, fees and processing times change frequently. Confirm current details with USCIS or a licensed immigration attorney.

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