Transitioning from Asylee Status to Lawful Permanent Residence: Successful Cases of Status Adjustment

At the Law Office of Alexander R. Vail, we have successfully assisted clients in transitioning from asylee status to lawful permanent residence, ensuring that their journey to securing a stable life in the U.S. is seamless and legally sound.

In cases such as Matter of M.A.V. (2023) and Matter of T.R. (2023), we helped clients who had fled persecution and sought refuge in the United States adjust their status after fulfilling the one-year requirement. M.A.V. and her children, who had obtained asylum based on political persecution, were able to adjust their status to lawful permanent residents with the assistance of our team, despite the complexities of inadmissibility waivers. T.R. was able to adjust her status in under a year, which is well below the typical processing time of three years for such cases.

With our help, these clients are now living as permanent residents in the United States, free from the uncertainty of their previous status.

Asylee Status to Permanent Residence

ASYLEE STATUS TO LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENCE Matter of M.A.V. (2023) M.A.V. is a native and citizen of Colombia who Alex had helped obtain asylum on the basis of past political persecution. After having resided in the United States for one year as an asylee, she consulted Alex again to help her and her children adjust their status from that of asylees to lawful permanent residents. Alex carefully prepared each filing, making sure to include waivers of inadmissibility under section 209 of the Immigration and Nationality Act where needed. USCIS approved the adjustment applications of M.A.V. and her children, and all now reside as lawful permanent residents of the United States.

ASYLEE STATUS TO LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENCE Matter of T.R. (2023) T.R. sought Alex’s assistance to help her adjust her status from that of an asylee (status she had acquired also with Alex’s help) to a lawful permanent resident. Alex prepared an adjustment filing that included all of the documentation necessary to establish statutory eligibility under section 209(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Despite average processing times being over three years for these types of applications (at the time of writing), USCIS approved T.R.’s adjustment application in less than one year.

If you or a loved one is seeking to adjust your status from asylee to lawful permanent resident, we are here to help. With years of experience navigating the complexities of immigration law, we can guide you through every step of the process to ensure the best possible outcome. Call us today at (725) 221-5998 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. Let us help you take the next step toward securing your future in the United States.