Our clients, a couple residing in South Carolina, have received USCIS approval of their marriage-based Adjustment of Status application, with the interview scheduled within six months of filing.
The applicant is the spouse of a U.S. citizen. Adjustment of Status is the process, filed on Form I-485, that allows an eligible applicant who is already in the United States to apply for a marriage-based green card without completing the case at a consulate abroad.
In a marriage-based case, USCIS must be satisfied that the marriage is bona fide, meaning it is genuine and was not entered into for immigration purposes, and that the applicant is eligible for permanent residency.
The couple submitted a well-organized and complete filing that clearly demonstrated both. As a result, the case progressed smoothly and without delay.
USCIS scheduled the interview within six months of filing, which is an excellent timeline for this category.
Because the initial filing contained all required documentation, including strong evidence of their shared life, the application was approved soon after the interview. In marriage-based cases generally, that kind of evidence can include a joint lease or mortgage, joint bank accounts, jointly filed tax returns and photographs together.
This efficient adjudication highlights how a thorough submission can speed up processing and avoid unnecessary requests for additional evidence. When USCIS issues such a request, the case is held until the applicant responds, which adds time to the process.
Processing times vary by USCIS office and by case, so this timeline should not be read as a prediction for other filings.
If you are preparing a marriage-based green card filing and would like to discuss your own situation, you can schedule a consultation with our team.
