Needless to say, the basic benefit of applying for adjustment of status is that the alien has reached the final step of getting a Green Card. Once the application is approved, the alien gains permanent resident status in the United States.

In addition, there are two other major benefits during the pending period of adjustment of status:

• The alien may simultaneously apply for Advance Parole; and

Advance Parole allows the alien to travel abroad during the pending period of his or her adjustment of status application without abandoning Benefits of applying for adjustment of status such application. For details regarding Advance Parole, please click here.

• The alien may also apply for a Work Permit.

The Work Permit allows the alien to work for any employer in the United States during the pending period of his or her adjustment of status application. For details regarding a Work Permit, please click here.

For other information on Adjustment of Status, please click on one of the following topics below:

• What is Adjustment of Status?
• Who is eligible to file an Adjustment of Status application?
• Benefits of applying for Adjustment of Status
• Where should the application for Adjustment of Status be filed?
• Documents are needed for Adjustment of Status
• Information needed for Adjustment of Status
• Medical Examination and Designated Civil Surgeons
• Age Out in Adjustment of Status
• H-1B Status in I-485 Pending Period
• Visa Waiver Program in Adjustment of Status
• Receipt of Certain Public Benefits will NOT Render Alien a "Public Charge"
• FAQs on Public Charge
• Maintaining Legal Permanent Resident Status
• Memo: Be Aware of Abandonment of COS and AOS Applications
• Frequently Asked Questions about Adjustment of Status
• Attorner’s Fees for for Adjustment of Status
• Services that We Provide