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K-1 Visa - Adjustment of Status

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An Application to Adjust Status to Permanent Resident is made by K-1 visa holders who have entered U.S. and married their K-1 sponsor. The application is made on Form I-485. Other supporting forms and documents are also required.

Form  I-485 Get a Green Card from Inside the United States

Definition of Key Terms

These key terms are highlighted in blue on this page to help clarify the application process.


K-1 Visa

A visa issued to foreign nationals who are engaged to be married to a U.S. citizen sponsor


K-1 Sponsor

A U.S. citizen who sponsors a foreign national for a K-1 visa so that they can get married in the U.S.


Application to Adjust Status to Permanent Resident

The process by which a foreign national applies for a Green Card from inside the U.S.


Green Card

Lawful Permanent Resident Status


Immigrant Visa

The document issued by a foreign consulate that allows the bearer to enter the U.S. in "Immigrant Status." The bearer becomes a Lawful Permanent Resident upon entry into the U.S.


U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS, formerly the INS)

The agency that processes the Application to Adjust Status to Permanent Resident.


Eligibility Requirements

In order to be eligible to file an Application to Adjust Status to Permanent Resident (Green Card application), a K-1 visa holder must have entered the U.S. and married the K-1 sponsor within 90 days of entry.


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If you did not enter the U.S. pursuant to a K-1 visa, then you must have another basis of eligibility in order to qualify for Adjustment of Status.



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