{"id":1224,"date":"2026-10-30T03:31:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T03:31:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/136-108-18-25.nip.io\/adjustment-of-status-attorneys-miami\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T09:31:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T09:31:00","slug":"adjustment-of-status-attorneys-miami","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/adjustment-of-status-attorneys-miami\/","title":{"rendered":"Adjustment of Status Representation | AG Immigration Law P.A."},"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-1221\" alt=\"A family sits calmly in a federal 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-a-federal-immigration-office-waiting-photo-7.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-family-sits-calmly-in-a-federal-immigration-office-waiting-photo-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-family-sits-calmly-in-a-federal-immigration-office-waiting-photo-7-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-family-sits-calmly-in-a-federal-immigration-office-waiting-photo-7-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-family-sits-calmly-in-a-federal-immigration-office-waiting-photo-7-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-family-sits-calmly-in-a-federal-immigration-office-waiting-photo-7.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 | Florida, Texas &amp; New York<\/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 Representation, Handled Step by Step<\/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 for clients in Florida, Texas and New York. Adriana Gomez is the responsible attorney for this page.<\/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\">Book a Paid Consultation<\/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\/\">Book a Paid Consultation<\/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 Attorneys | AG Immigration Law<\/h2>\n<p>Our team handles adjustment of status cases for eligible people who want to apply for a green card without leaving the United States. Adjustment of status (AOS) is filed with USCIS on Form I-485 when the legal requirements are met. This page explains how AOS works, what our representation covers, and what to expect. Adriana Gomez is the lawyer responsible for this page.<\/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 you&#x27;re weighing whether to file your I-485 from inside the U.S. now, or first resolve an entry or status question, reach out to Adriana Gomez and our team today. 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\/a-business-professional-in-a-white-suit-holds-documents-in-a-photo-2.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>What Adjustment of Status Is and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>Adjustment of status lets an eligible person become a lawful permanent resident while still in the United States. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/8\/1255\">8 U.S.C. \u00a7 1255<\/a>, the applicant must have been inspected and admitted or paroled into the United States (or hold an approved VAWA self-petition), file, be eligible for an immigrant visa and admissible, and have a visa immediately available when the application is filed.<\/p>\n<p>Physical presence is the starting point. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1245.1\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1245.1<\/a>, a person physically present in the United States may apply, unless a listed exception applies.<\/p>\n<p>AOS is used in three common situations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>People with a family-based petition that makes a visa available.<\/li>\n<li>People with an employer-based petition.<\/li>\n<li>Cuban nationals who may qualify under the <a href=\"https:\/\/uscode.house.gov\/us\/usc\/119-121\/t8\/s1255\/\">Cuban adjustment provision<\/a> in the note to section 1255.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your entry history matters too. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/policy-manual\/volume-7-part-b-chapter-2\">USCIS eligibility policy<\/a> explains that inspection is the formal process of determining whether a person may lawfully enter the United States. Your entry record and current status shape which path is open to you.<\/p>\n<h2>What Our Adjustment of Status Representation Covers<\/h2>\n<p>Our representation covers the review, the filing, and the steps through the decision. Here is what that includes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eligibility review.<\/strong> We check your entry history, your status history, and any past immigration filings, including USCIS or immigration court matters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unlawful status and work issues.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/uscode.house.gov\/us\/usc\/119-121\/t8\/s1255\/\">Section 1255<\/a> keeps AOS from applying to certain people, including some who took unauthorized work or lacked lawful status when they filed. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/policy-manual\/volume-7-part-b-chapter-3\">USCIS unlawful-status rules<\/a> list exceptions, including for immediate relatives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Form I-485 package.<\/strong> We prepare the application and supporting evidence. Where the rules allow, we handle filings made with the related petition. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1245.2\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1245.2<\/a> explains when a filing may go in together with a petition and when it must wait for approval.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical exam.<\/strong> A designated civil surgeon must examine the applicant, and the report goes into the record under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1245.5\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1245.5<\/a>. A medical examination is not required of an applicant who entered the United States as a nonimmigrant spouse, fianc\u00e9(e), or child of a United States citizen (K status), if the applicant was medically examined before and as a condition of the visa, and the exam occurred not more than 1 year before the application.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interview preparation.<\/strong> Each applicant is interviewed by an immigration officer. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1245.6\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1245.6<\/a> allows the interview to be waived in listed cases, and we prepare clients for the interview.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Removal issues.<\/strong> If you are in removal proceedings (other than as an arriving alien), the immigration judge hearing your case has exclusive jurisdiction to decide your AOS application, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1245.2\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1245.2<\/a>. Our removal defense work covers that setting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Costs.<\/strong> Attorney services and government or third-party costs are different. We explain which items are which.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How the Adjustment of Status Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The process has six stages, from your first review through the USCIS decision.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Review.<\/strong> We look at your documents, your entry and status history, and the basis for your case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document gathering.<\/strong> Common items include passports, entry records, birth and marriage certificates, tax records, and your petition or receipt notice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preparation and filing.<\/strong> We assemble the I-485 package and any related filing, and review it with you before it goes to USCIS.<\/li>\n<li>A designated civil surgeon completes the required exam, unless the applicant entered the United States as a nonimmigrant spouse, fianc\u00e9(e), or child of a United States citizen (K status) and was medically examined before and as a condition of the visa, with that exam occurring not more than 1 year before the application.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interview.<\/strong> Each applicant is interviewed by an immigration officer, though <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1245.6\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1245.6<\/a> lists cases where the interview may be waived.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decision.<\/strong> If approved, permanent residence is recorded as of the date of the approval order, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1245.2\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1245.2<\/a>. If denied, no appeal lies from the director&#8217;s decision, but a non-arriving applicant may renew the application in proceedings under 8 C.F.R. part 1240.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing has two parts. For preference applicants, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1245.1\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1245.1<\/a> says the Visa Bulletin is consulted to determine whether an immigrant visa is immediately available. USCIS processing times also vary by office and form, so ask about current timing at your consultation.<\/p>\n<h2>Adjustment of Status Help for Miami and South Florida Readers<\/h2>\n<p>Readers in South Florida may be weighing a family petition, a job-based petition, or the Cuban adjustment rules. Each path has its own requirements, so the right route depends on your history.<\/p>\n<p>Many cases involve more than one issue. A visa, a parole document, or a pending application can change how your case is reviewed. Bring every USCIS notice, passport, and immigration record you have to the consultation.<\/p>\n<p>If you already have an open removal case, the review covers both tracks. The immigration judge has exclusive jurisdiction over an AOS application filed in removal proceedings, so filing strategy has to fit the court process.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With Our Immigration Practice<\/h2>\n<p>Our practice focuses on immigration law, and adjustment of status is one of its core services. The practice focuses on removal defense, adjustment of status, family petitions, naturalization, removal of conditions on green cards, waivers, and BIA appeals.<\/p>\n<p>Adriana Gomez is the responsible lawyer for this page. Our team, including support staff who help with paperwork and scheduling, works on each matter with her.<\/p>\n<p>Because the practice also handles removal defense, AOS questions that touch immigration court can be reviewed in one place. Each consultation starts with your actual documents, so the review reflects your own file.<\/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 Clients Ask Before Filing Adjustment of Status<\/h2>\n<p>Most questions come down to your status on the filing date, your entry history, and the basis for your petition.<\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to leave the U.S. to file?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. AOS is filed from inside the United States when you are physically present and eligible under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1245.1\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1245.1<\/a>. Talk with us before any trip, since travel plans can affect your case.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I file if I overstayed?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on the facts. Unlawful status on the filing date can bar AOS under <a href=\"https:\/\/uscode.house.gov\/us\/usc\/119-121\/t8\/s1255\/\">section 1255<\/a>, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/policy-manual\/volume-7-part-b-chapter-3\">USCIS policy<\/a> lists exceptions, including for immediate relatives.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/policy-manual\/volume-7-part-b-chapter-3\">USCIS policy<\/a> confirms this for pending adjustment applications.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a medical exam?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. A designated civil surgeon must examine you, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1245.5\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1245.5<\/a>. A medical examination is not required if you entered the United States as a nonimmigrant spouse, fianc\u00e9(e), or child of a United States citizen (K status) and were medically examined before and as a condition of the visa, provided that exam occurred not more than 1 year before you applied for adjustment.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is the consultation paid?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Consultations are paid, and we tell you the fee before you book.<\/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\/black-and-white-photo-of-a-u-s-passport-resting-beside-visa-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Black-and-white photo of a U.S. passport resting beside visa pages and banknotes.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Adriana Gomez About Your Adjustment of Status Filing<\/h2>\n<p>The next step is a paid consultation with Adriana Gomez, where we review your basis, entry history, and status. If you are deciding whether to file your I-485 now, or first sort out an entry or status question, reach out now.<\/p>\n<p>Use the contact page to fill out the form, call the office, message us on WhatsApp, or book a consultation: <a href=\"https:\/\/abogadadrianagomez.com\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>.<\/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. 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