Another Success: Parent's Green Card Approved Through U.S. Citizen Child (Interview waived)
Another green card case approved!
We are excited to share that USCIS has approved the I-485 Adjustment of Status application for one of our clients who entered the United States on a B-1/B-2 visitor visa, remained in the U.S. after overstaying, and later became eligible for permanent residence through a petition filed by their U.S. citizen child over the age of 21.
Our initial filing included more than 200 pages of supporting evidence. One of the biggest challenges was proving the parent's lawful admission because the entry occurred more than 20 years ago and no I-94 record was available. FOIA did not produce anything meaningful for this case. So, we addressed the issue by submitting a comprehensive package of secondary evidence along with a detailed legal explanation upfront, allowing USCIS to evaluate the case with a complete record.
After submission, the case received one Request for Evidence (RFE) regarding the joint sponsor's financial documentation of which we have already submitted. We submitted a thorough response, and USCIS approved the application. The entire process took just over one year, and USCIS approved the case without requiring an interview.
This approval is especially meaningful because it came after the recent policy changes announced in May. Receiving an approval in an overstay parent adjustment case without an interview is an encouraging outcome.
We are grateful that this family trusted our office throughout the process. After more than 20 years, our client can now finally travel back to visit their home country as a lawful permanent resident.
Congratulations to our client and the entire family on this wonderful milestone!
“Important processing timeline”
Case Approved (July 9, 2026)
We are currently processing your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. We do not currently need anything from you. (May, 3, 2026)
We received your response for Form I-485,Application to Register Permanent Residenceor Adjust Status.(September 24, 2025)
We are actively reviewing your form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Our records showed nothing is outstanding at this time. (July 21, 2025)
We sent a request for initial evidence for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. (July 14, 2025)
I-485 submission (June 27, 2025)
We believe every immigration case is different and deserves careful attention. If you are a U.S. citizen age 21 or older planning to petition for your parent, we encourage you to consult with an experienced immigration attorney. A well-planned case strategy is especially important in today's immigration environment.
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