International graduates in the US can file for Adjustment of Status (I-485) while on OPT, without automatically losing F-1 status. However, filing signals immigrant intent, impacting travel and work.

To streamline the application process and reduce delays, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced new requirements for certain applicants seeking permanent residency in the ...

I-485 Application to Adjust Status – Applicants Under 14 $1,130 (Increase of $380) I-485 Application to Adjust Status – Applicants Over 14 $1,130 (Decrease of $10) Currently, the filing of the I-485 ...

A. To become a U.S. citizen, you must become a permanent resident. You will need to apply for permanent residence to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services using form I-485. You may file form I-485 ...