Adjustment of Status Lawyer in Las Vegas

Last updated: July 2026. Fees and timelines verified against current USCIS data.

Husna Alikhan, Esq., LL.M has practiced immigration law for more than two decades and has been an AILA member since 2004. Alikhan Law Office helps eligible individuals become permanent residents without leaving the country. We represent clients in all 50 states, with consultations available by Zoom or in person.

What Adjustment of Status Is

Adjustment of status is the process of applying for a green card from inside the United States, using Form I-485, without returning to your home country for consular processing. It is available to many people who already have a basis for permanent residence and are physically present in the U.S.

Who Is Eligible

To adjust status, you generally need a qualifying basis, such as a family petition, an employer petition, asylum, or another approved category; a visa that is available to you; and you must be admissible and physically present in the United States. How you entered the country matters, so it is important to review your history with an attorney before filing.

What the Process Involves

Depending on your basis, we file the green card application together with its supporting petitions and requests, including permission to work and to travel while the case is pending. You attend a biometrics appointment and, in most cases, an interview. We prepare each piece so your case is consistent and complete.

Work and Travel While You Wait

Most adjustment applicants can request a work permit and advance permission to travel at the same time as the green card application. We include these so you are not left without the ability to work or to travel during the wait.

Talk to an Attorney First

For the best outcome, have an attorney prepare and file your case from the start. Schedule a Zoom or in-person consultation on our online calendar, call (702) 374-6619, or email info@alikhanlaw.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Adjustment of status is generally available if you have a qualifying basis, such as a family or employer petition or asylum, a visa is available to you, and you are physically present in the United States and admissible. We confirm your eligibility at your consultation.

As of mid-2026, family-based adjustment commonly takes roughly 8 to 14 months, though times vary by office and category. We give you a realistic estimate for your case.

Yes. Most applicants can request a work permit and advance permission to travel along with the green card application. We include both so you are covered during the wait.

Adjustment of status is done from inside the United States without leaving. Consular processing is done at a U.S. embassy abroad. The right choice depends on where you are and your immigration history.

Usually adjustment requires a lawful entry, but there are important exceptions, such as certain VAWA and older grandfathered cases. Because the details control the answer, speak with an attorney before you file anything.