{"id":1219,"date":"2026-10-30T03:07:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T03:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/136-108-18-25.nip.io\/adjustment-of-status-attorney-new-york-city\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T09:30:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T09:30:59","slug":"adjustment-of-status-attorney-new-york-city","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/adjustment-of-status-attorney-new-york-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Adjustment of Status Attorney Serving Immigrants Across the US"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1216\" alt=\"A family sits calmly in an immigration office waiting room, holding an appointment notice and a folder of documents.\" src=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-family-sits-calmly-in-an-immigration-office-waiting-room-h-photo-1.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-family-sits-calmly-in-an-immigration-office-waiting-room-h-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-family-sits-calmly-in-an-immigration-office-waiting-room-h-photo-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-family-sits-calmly-in-an-immigration-office-waiting-room-h-photo-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-family-sits-calmly-in-an-immigration-office-waiting-room-h-photo-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-family-sits-calmly-in-an-immigration-office-waiting-room-h-photo-1.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Adjustment of Status | Immigration Law<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Adjustment of Status Attorney Serving Immigrants Across the US<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.632), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">AG Immigration Law P.A. focuses on adjustment of status and related immigration matters, with responsible lawyer Adriana Gomez. Reach out by form, phone or WhatsApp to schedule a consultation about your case.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19546413445\">Contact Our Office<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/abogadadrianagomez.com\/contact\/\">Contact Our Office<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Adriana Gomez \u00b7 Published October 29, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Adjustment of Status Attorney in New York City<\/h2>\n<p>Adjustment of status lets many people apply for a green card while they are still inside the United States. Instead of going to a U.S. consulate abroad, you file Form I-485 with USCIS. Whether it works for you turns on how you were admitted, the basis for your green card, and your immigration history. This page explains the rules that apply to adjustment of status for readers considering a case with AG Immigration Law P.A.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a family petition is pending or a removal hearing is coming up in New York City, the next step is a paid consultation to review your record with our team. Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19546413445\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/abogadadrianagomez.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smiling-businesswoman-in-a-corporate-office-holding-a-folder-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling businesswoman in a corporate office holding a folder.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What Adjustment of Status Is and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>Adjustment of status is the process of becoming a lawful permanent resident, or green card holder, without leaving the country. The main rule is in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/8\/1255\">8 U.S.C. \u00a7 1255<\/a>. It says you may apply if you can receive an immigrant visa, you are admissible to the United States for permanent residence, and a visa is immediately available when you file.<\/p>\n<p>Common green card bases include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens<\/strong>, such as spouses, parents, and children of citizens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family preference categories<\/strong>, which are allocated under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/8\/1153\">8 U.S.C. \u00a7 1153<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employment-based categories<\/strong>, which usually start with an approved petition such as Form I-140.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Certain humanitarian and special categories.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Adjustment often fits people who entered on a visa or parole, people with a pending or approved petition, and people in removal proceedings. It does not fit everyone, because the law sets bars. AG Immigration Law P.A. focuses on adjustment of status and related removal defense, so we review both paths together.<\/p>\n<h2>What Our Adjustment of Status Work Covers<\/h2>\n<p>Our adjustment of status work covers the full path, from the petition review through the interview. Here is what it includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Petition review.<\/strong> We check the underlying basis, such as Form I-130 or Form I-140, and whether it can support an I-485.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Form I-485 filing.<\/strong> We prepare the application and supporting evidence, including civil documents and proof of your relationship or job offer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Waiver review.<\/strong> If a ground of inadmissibility has a waiver, you can file for it under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-212.7\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 212.7<\/a>. Certain immigrants may also apply for a provisional unlawful presence waiver.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Section 245(i) check.<\/strong> Some people may use a grandfathered petition to adjust despite a past bar. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-245.10\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 245.10<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Removal case coordination.<\/strong> If you are in court, we review adjustment alongside your defense.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interview preparation.<\/strong> We prepare you for the questions an officer may ask.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Related work.<\/strong> Family petitions, removal of conditions on a green card, naturalization planning, waivers, and BIA appeals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How the Adjustment of Status Process Works<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a record review and moves through filing, a medical exam, and an interview. Here are the steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Paid consultation.<\/strong> We review your entry, current status, prior filings, and any court case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document gathering.<\/strong> You provide identity records, relationship or job evidence, tax and financial records, and translations where needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing.<\/strong> We file the I-485 and any waiver request with the required fees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical exam.<\/strong> A designated civil surgeon completes the exam, and the report goes into the record.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interview.<\/strong> Each applicant is interviewed by an immigration officer. The rule allows limited exceptions, such as for some children under 14 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-245.6\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 245.6<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decision.<\/strong> If approved, permanent residence is recorded as of the approval order.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Processing times change over time. We review current timing with you during the consultation.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Issues That Affect an Adjustment Case<\/h2>\n<p>Your entry, work history, and past status often decide which path fits. These issues come up most often:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unauthorized work or unlawful status.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/8\/1255\">8 U.S.C. \u00a7 1255(c)<\/a> bars many people who work without authorization before filing or who are out of status on the filing date. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens are treated differently under that clause, and the law has other exceptions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lapse in status.<\/strong> The same rule covers people who have not kept lawful status since entry. The exception applies when the lapse was through no fault of their own or for technical reasons.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Living abroad after marriage.<\/strong> Time spent living outside the United States after a marriage can raise questions in an adjustment of status case, so contact our office to discuss your specific situation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Section 245(i) timing.<\/strong> For a grandfathered petition, a principal grandfathered alien must show physical presence in the United States on December 21, 2000, unless the petition was filed on or before January 14, 1998 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-245.10\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 245.10<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Waivers.<\/strong> Some grounds of inadmissibility have a waiver, and the filing rules run through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-212.7\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 212.7<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Removal proceedings.<\/strong> When you are in court, the immigration judge has exclusive power to decide any adjustment application you file, except for an arriving alien placed in removal proceedings, for whom the immigration judge lacks jurisdiction unless the conditions in the regulation are met (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1245.2\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1245.2<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Work With AG Immigration Law P.A.<\/h2>\n<p>AG Immigration Law P.A. focuses on removal defense, adjustment of status, family petitions, naturalization, removal of conditions on green cards, waivers, and BIA appeals. Our lawyers and support staff handle matters across these practice areas.<\/p>\n<p>Bring what you have to the consultation. Useful items include your passport, any I-94 record you have, USCIS notices, earlier applications, and court papers. A written timeline of your entries, departures, and jobs helps us spot filing issues early.<\/p>\n<p>Reach us the way that works for you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fill out the contact form on our website.<\/li>\n<li>Call the office.<\/li>\n<li>Send a WhatsApp message.<\/li>\n<li>Book a paid consultation to review your record.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Consultations are paid, and the office will confirm the fee when you get in touch.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19546413445\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/abogadadrianagomez.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Questions Readers Ask About Adjustment of Status<\/h2>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I apply for adjustment if I entered on a visitor visa?<\/summary><p>The answer turns on the visa type, your intent at entry, and your green card basis. We review those points first.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to leave the United States to get a green card?<\/summary><p>Adjustment is filed inside the United States, so you usually do not need to leave to file. Some cases use a different path, which we review with you.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the difference between adjustment and consular processing?<\/summary><p>Adjustment is filed with USCIS from inside the United States. Consular processing is completed at a U.S. consulate abroad.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I get a green card while I am in removal proceedings?<\/summary><p>We review that option alongside your removal defense.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a denial be renewed?<\/summary><p>If USCIS denies an application, the officer must explain the specific reasons for the denial in writing. Where an appeal is available on Form I-290B, the complete appeal, including any supporting brief, must be submitted within 30 days after service of the decision, in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-103.3\">8 CFR 103.3<\/a>. We review your full record before any new filing.<\/p><\/details>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-business-professional-in-a-white-suit-holds-documents-in-a-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"A business professional in a white suit holds documents in a modern office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Contact AG Immigration Law P.A.<\/h2>\n<p>If a family petition is pending or a removal hearing is coming up, you do not have to sort out the filing path alone. Start with a paid consultation, or reach out through the <a href=\"https:\/\/abogadadrianagomez.com\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a>. Every case turns on its own record, and no outcome can be promised.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>General immigration information only; does not create an attorney-client relationship or legal representation before USCIS\/DHS. Practice exclusively limited to federal immigration law. Licensed in Florida. AG Immigration Law P.A. | Office: Weston, FL<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Approach Your Adjustment Case<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review the Facts First<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your visa type, how you entered the United States, and the green card basis all shape the path forward. We look at those points before recommending a filing.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Careful Preparation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We prepare and organize the forms and supporting evidence so the record presented to USCIS is complete and consistent.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear Communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will hear from our team in plain language about what is happening, what we need from you, and what comes next.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support From Our Team<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our assistants and office staff help keep documents, appointments and deadlines organized while your lawyer handles the legal work.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk With Us Before You File<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some immigration filings are hard to correct once they are submitted. Please speak with our office before you file, sign a form or respond to a government notice so we can review your situation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19546413445\">Schedule a Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/abogadadrianagomez.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What to Expect in an Adjustment of Status Case<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Initial Consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We discuss your history, immigration documents and goals, then explain the options that may apply to your case.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Filing With USCIS<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We prepare the application package and file it with the correct supporting evidence for your situation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Biometrics and Interview<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">USCIS may schedule biometrics or an interview. We prepare you for each step and attend with you when representation is needed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Ongoing Updates<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We monitor the case, respond to requests for evidence, and keep you informed until USCIS issues a decision.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Ready to Talk About Your Adjustment of Status Case?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19546413445\">Contact AG Immigration Law P.A<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/abogadadrianagomez.com\/contact\/\">Contact AG Immigration Law P.A<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adjustment of status help for immigrants across the United States. 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