Apply for a Green Card
Preparation assistance for Adjustment of Status to lawful permanent resident.
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About this service
Adjustment of Status, filed on Form I-485, is the process used by eligible individuals already inside the United States to apply for lawful permanent residence — a Green Card — without having to leave the country for consular processing abroad. It's typically built on top of an underlying immigrant petition, such as an approved or concurrently filed Form I-130 or I-140, and it usually comes bundled with companion forms and a civil surgeon medical exam. DocPrep works from the eligibility category and petition information you provide to prepare Form I-485 and the commonly filed companion forms, and we organize your civil documents — birth certificates, passports, and certified translations — into a filing-ready package. We do not evaluate whether you're eligible to adjust status; that determination depends on your immigration history and category.
Who this may apply to
- Individuals with an approved or concurrently filed immigrant petition (Form I-130 or I-140)
- Family-sponsored applicants adjusting status through a qualifying relative
- Employment-sponsored applicants adjusting status through a job offer or labor certification
- Certain humanitarian-based applicants eligible to adjust status
What DocPrep can help prepare
- Preparing Form I-485 and commonly filed companion forms based on your category
- Organizing civil documents — birth certificates, passports, and certified translations of non-English records
- Compiling your Form I-693 civil surgeon medical exam results into your filing package
- Preparing a filing checklist tailored to your specific eligibility category
How it works
- 1
Confirm your eligibility category
Tell us the underlying petition (I-130, I-140, or another basis) and its status — approved, pending, or being filed concurrently — so we prepare the right version of the packet.
- 2
Gather civil documents
We provide a checklist of the civil documents typically needed for your category, such as birth certificates, passports, and certified translations.
- 3
Complete the medical exam
You schedule your Form I-693 exam with a USCIS-designated civil surgeon; we help incorporate the sealed results into your filing.
- 4
Prepare and review the forms
We prepare Form I-485 and applicable companion forms from the information you provide, then review the completed package with you.
- 5
Finalize your filing package
We assemble the forms, evidence, and medical results into an organized, filing-ready packet for you to submit.
Documents you may need
Requirements vary depending on your situation. Commonly requested information may include:
- Copy of your approved or pending immigrant petition (Form I-130 or I-140)
- Birth certificate
- Valid passport
- Certified translations of any non-English civil documents
- Form I-693 civil surgeon medical exam results
- Two passport-style photographs
- Marriage certificate or divorce/death decrees, if applicable to your category
Important notes
- Eligibility to adjust status depends on your immigration history and category — we prepare the filing based on the category you tell us applies, not on an independent legal eligibility review.
- Some applicants will need to attend a biometrics appointment or an interview scheduled directly by USCIS; we don't control that scheduling.
- Renewing or replacing an existing Green Card (Form I-90) and removing conditions on a two-year Green Card (Form I-751) are separate services from initial adjustment of status.
Why choose DocPrep
Accuracy-focused
Every form is prepared and reviewed against current agency instructions.
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We explain each step clearly, without unnecessary legal jargon.
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Reach our team by phone, email, or message with questions about your request.
Related questions
Adjustment of Status is the process that lets certain individuals already in the United States apply for a Green Card (lawful permanent residence) without leaving the country. It's requested using Form I-485, along with companion forms depending on your category. We help prepare the application and organize your supporting civil documents based on the eligibility category and information you provide.
Requirements vary by eligibility category, but commonly requested items include a copy of your approved or pending immigrant petition (such as Form I-130 or I-140), your birth certificate and passport, certified translations of any non-English civil documents, and the results of a civil surgeon medical exam (Form I-693) if you haven't completed one already. Our team will confirm the exact list for your situation after reviewing your category.
Most immigration filings require a complete English translation of any foreign-language document, along with a certification from the translator confirming the translation is accurate and that they're competent to translate. We can tell you when a translation is required for your filing; translation itself may be arranged separately depending on your service.
No. Government filing fees are paid separately to the relevant agency (such as USCIS) and are not included in our document preparation fee. We will let you know the applicable government fee for your filing before you submit it.
Processing times are set by USCIS, the immigration court, or the relevant government agency, not by DocPrep. You can check current USCIS processing times using our Check Status tools or on the official USCIS website.
No. Approval decisions are made solely by the relevant government agency. DocPrep cannot guarantee any immigration outcome. We focus on accurate, complete document preparation based on the information you provide.
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