{"id":4182,"date":"2026-11-07T01:42:28","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T01:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/adjustment-of-status\/adjustment-of-status-law-firm-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T07:54:49","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T07:54:49","slug":"adjustment-of-status-law-firm-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/adjustment-of-status\/adjustment-of-status-law-firm-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Adjustment of Status Law Firm in Florida: I-485 Guide"},"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-60 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-4181\" 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\/11\/a-family-sits-calmly-in-a-federal-immigration-office-waiting-photo-8.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-family-sits-calmly-in-a-federal-immigration-office-waiting-photo-8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-family-sits-calmly-in-a-federal-immigration-office-waiting-photo-8-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-family-sits-calmly-in-a-federal-immigration-office-waiting-photo-8-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-family-sits-calmly-in-a-federal-immigration-office-waiting-photo-8-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-family-sits-calmly-in-a-federal-immigration-office-waiting-photo-8.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 \u00b7 Florida<\/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)\">Your I-485 Roadmap, Explained 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. Learn how the I-485 process works and how our team can help you prepare with confidence.<\/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>\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 November 6, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>Adjustment of status is how a person in the United States gets a green card without going to a consulate abroad. You file Form I-485 with USCIS, and the case is decided in the United States. This guide explains the basic rules, the steps in Florida, and the issues that slow cases down. It also explains how an adjustment of status law firm in Florida can help.<\/p>\n<h2>What Adjustment of Status Is and Who It Fits<\/h2>\n<p>Adjustment of status lets an eligible person in the U.S. become a lawful permanent resident without leaving the country first. The law sets three basic conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The process is not automatic. The statute says adjustment is granted in the government&#8217;s discretion and under the rules it sets. Eligibility depends on the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<p>Most applicants fall into one of three groups:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Family-based applicants.<\/strong> A U.S. citizen or green card holder may file a petition for a spouse (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-204.2\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 204.2<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employment-based applicants.<\/strong> These cases depend on an approved employer petition and the applicant&#8217;s qualifications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Humanitarian and special category applicants.<\/strong> Certain groups have their own rules, so the facts matter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Adjustment differs from consular processing. With consular processing, the visa interview happens at a U.S. consulate abroad. With adjustment, USCIS decides the case inside the United States. Federal law offers several green-card paths, including adjustment from another status and sponsorship by family or an employer (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.migrationpolicy.org\/explainer\/how-us-legal-immigration-system-works\">Migration Policy Institute<\/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 your I-485 is pending or a USCIS notice just arrived, our team can help you plan your next step. Reach out by form, phone, or WhatsApp. 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>\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-lawyer-meets-with-a-couple-across-a-desk-in-an-elegant-off-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A lawyer in a suit meets with a couple across a desk in a bright, elegant office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What Our Representation Covers<\/h2>\n<p>Our representation covers the adjustment case from preparation through the USCIS decision. We include each part below when the case calls for it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Form I-485 review.<\/strong> We prepare and review the application against the form instructions. A request that does not comply may be rejected or denied (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-103.2\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 103.2<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employment authorization.<\/strong> A request for work authorization is submitted on the form designated by USCIS for that request, and the Employment Authorization Document issued upon approval is Form I-766. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-103.2\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 103.2<\/a> reads: &#8220;(A) USCIS will send secure identification documents, such as a Permanent Resident Card or Employment Authorization Document, only to the applicant or self-petitioner unless the applicant or self-petitioner specifically consents to having his or her secure identification document sent to a designated agent or their attorney or accredited representative of record, as specified on the form instructions.&#8221; Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-274a.13\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 274a.13<\/a>, an alien may file a request for employment authorization concurrently with a related benefit request that, if granted, would form the basis for eligibility for employment authorization, only to the extent permitted by the form instructions or as announced by USCIS on its Web site.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family evidence.<\/strong> We organize relationship records, the petitioner&#8217;s status, and proof of financial support.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employment evidence.<\/strong> We organize the approved petition, the job offer details, and proof of the applicant&#8217;s qualifications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Admissibility review.<\/strong> We look for issues that may need a waiver, and we organize the forms and evidence those requests require.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Related matters.<\/strong> When a family petition, removal of conditions on a green card, or a waiver arises in the same case, we address it together.<\/li>\n<li><strong>USCIS notices.<\/strong> We respond to notices, including Requests for Evidence and interview notices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How the Adjustment of Status Process Works in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>The process has clear steps, though timing varies from case to case.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Intake.<\/strong> We review your immigration history, past filings, entries, departures, and any notices you already have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Basis check.<\/strong> We confirm your immigrant basis and whether a visa is available under the Department of State Visa Bulletin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Documents and medical exam.<\/strong> You gather civil records, translations, and photos. The applicant must have a medical exam by a designated civil surgeon, and the report becomes part of the record, except that a medical exam is not required of an applicant who entered the United States as a nonimmigrant spouse, fiance\u00e9, or fiancee\u00e9 of a United States citizen, or the child of such an alien, if the applicant was medically examined before and as a condition of the nonimmigrant visa, not more than 1 year before the adjustment application (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-245.5\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 245.5<\/a>). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-245.5\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 245.5<\/a> reads: &#8220;A medical examination shall not be required of an applicant for adjustment of status who entered the United States as a nonimmigrant spouse, fiance\u00e9, or fiancee\u00e9 of a United States citizen or the child of such an alien as defined in section 101(a)(15)(K) of the Act and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-214.2\">\u00a7 214.2(k)<\/a> of this chapter if the applicant was medically examined prior to, and as a condition of, the issuance of the nonimmigrant visa; provided that the medical examination must have occurred not more than 1 year prior the date of application for adjustment of status.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing.<\/strong> The application can be filed with an immigrant visa petition when the rules allow. For some classifications, the petition must be approved first (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-245.2\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 245.2<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Biometrics and waiting.<\/strong> USCIS schedules biometrics. Processing times vary by office and category. Check the USCIS processing time tool for current estimates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interview and decision.<\/strong> If USCIS schedules an interview, we prepare you for it. After the decision, you follow the steps to receive your card.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timelines depend on USCIS workload and the file. This guide gives steps, not a fixed number of months.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Challenges and What USCIS Notices Mean<\/h2>\n<p>Most delays trace back to a few problems. Read every USCIS notice the day it arrives, and note any deadline.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Requests for Evidence.<\/strong> USCIS may ask for more documents before it decides. Missing the response deadline can hurt the case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inconsistent records.<\/strong> Name or date differences across passports, birth records, and marriage records need an explanation before filing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unlawful status or unauthorized work.<\/strong> The statute says adjustment does not apply to some applicants who worked without authorization or fell out of lawful status. Immediate relatives have exceptions (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/8\/1255\">8 U.S.C. \u00a7 1255<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-245.1\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 245.1<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel.<\/strong> Travel can affect a pending case. Check before you leave the country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Life changes.<\/strong> Changes in marriage, employment, or a petitioner&#8217;s situation can affect an open case. Tell your lawyer about them early.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Work With AG Immigration Law P.A.<\/h2>\n<p>AG Immigration Law P.A. focuses on immigration law. Its practice is limited to removal defense, adjustment of status, family petitions, naturalization, removal of conditions on green cards, waivers, and BIA appeals.<\/p>\n<p>Support staff, including assistants and office staff, help organize case files. The firm focuses on immigration matters for clients in Florida and across the United States.<\/p>\n<p>In some matters, we may refer a client to another lawyer or firm. We will tell you if that happens.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I talk to an adjustment of status law firm in Florida before I file?<\/summary><p>The timing is your choice. Early review can help you organize records before filing. A notice already in hand may need a quick response.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I work in Florida while my I-485 is pending?<\/summary><p>You may be able to request work authorization. Eligibility depends on your case and the rules for employment authorization documents.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long does the green card process take in Florida?<\/summary><p>Timing depends on USCIS workload, your category, and your file. Check the USCIS processing time tool for current estimates.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the difference between a green card and a work visa?<\/summary><p>A work visa is temporary status. A green card gives lawful permanent residence.<\/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 adjust status?<\/summary><p>No. A person physically present in the U.S. may apply when the rules allow (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-245.1\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 245.1<\/a>). Travel can still affect a pending case, so check first.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I do if USCIS sends a Request for Evidence?<\/summary><p>Read the deadline right away. Gather the requested records and get guidance before you respond.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does a family petition have to be approved before I file the I-485?<\/summary><p>It depends on the category. Some applications can be filed with the petition, while others must wait until the petition is approved.<\/p><\/details>\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>\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-professional-in-a-white-suit-holds-documents-in-a-modern-o-photo.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>Consultations, Fees, and Next Steps<\/h2>\n<p>Consultations are paid. Before any work begins, we review the fee arrangement with you, including any government filing fees you may owe.<\/p>\n<p>Bring these items to your consultation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Passport and travel documents<\/li>\n<li>Prior USCIS notices, including any Request for Evidence<\/li>\n<li>Your I-94 record<\/li>\n<li>Petition approval notices<\/li>\n<li>Marriage or birth certificates<\/li>\n<li>Any prior immigration filings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your I-485 is pending or a USCIS notice just arrived, you don&#8217;t have to sort out the deadline alone. Send us a message through the contact form, call the office, or reach out on WhatsApp to set up a paid consultation.<\/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 Support Your I-485<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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\">Careful Record Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review your documents and history so your filing is organized from the start.<\/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\">Attention to Detail<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We check each form and supporting document before it is submitted.<\/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--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prompt Attention to Notices<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When USCIS sends a notice or request, we help you understand it and respond.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear Communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will know what is happening in your case and what we need from you.<\/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 team assists with scheduling, document collection and questions between visits with the lawyer.<\/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\">Do Not Ignore a USCIS Notice<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A request for evidence, an interview notice or another USCIS letter may need a response. Contact us right away so we can review it with you.<\/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\">Call or Message Our Office<\/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\">Common Questions About Filing an I-485<\/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\">Timing Your Filing<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early review can help you gather records and organize your case before you file.<\/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\">Work Authorization While Pending<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligibility depends on your case and the applicable rules.<\/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\">Travel While Pending<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traveling while an adjustment application is pending can affect your case. Ask us before you make travel plans.<\/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\">Family-Based Filings<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many I-485 cases are connected to a family petition. 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