Cedillo Law Firm, PLLC
Officing in Sugar Land &
The Woodlands, Texas
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Cedillo Law Firm
ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS (AOS)
For families living in the Greater Houston region, adjustment of status is often the most convenient and secure way to obtain permanent residency. Applicants avoid international travel, embassy delays, and the risk of triggering 3- or 10-year unlawful presence bars by leaving the country. Once the application is filed, most of our clients in Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, and Harris County receive their work permit and travel document within months, allowing them to work legally and travel for emergencies while the case is pending. The final green card interview is held at the Houston USCIS Field Office, eliminating the stress and unpredictable outcomes of overseas consular interviews.
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Many people qualify for AOS but don’t realize it. Generally, individuals may adjust if they were inspected and admitted or paroled into the U.S. and have a qualifying family petition, such as a marriage to a U.S. citizen or sponsorship by a U.S. citizen parent or adult child. People in unique situations — such as VAWA applicants, K-1 fiancé(e) entrants, refugees, asylees, TPS beneficiaries, and those who qualify under Section 245(i) — may also be eligible. Because the rules differ depending on how you entered the country and your immigration history, we carefully review your background to determine whether AOS is the correct and safest option for your family.
Who is Eligible for Adjustment of Status?
The Benefits of Adjusting Status
Locally in Texas
Adjustment of Status (AOS) is the process that allows qualifying immigrants to apply for a green card from inside the United States, without having to return to their home country for a consular interview. For families living in Houston, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Richmond, Katy, and surrounding areas, this process offers a safe, reliable path to permanent residency. At Cedillo Law Firm, we help clients navigate every step — from filing the initial I-130 to preparing a complete adjustment of status packet, securing work authorization, and guiding families through the final interview at the Houston USCIS Field Office.
Every page matters because every family matters.
Building a Strong AOS Packet
A well-prepared adjustment of status packet is critical. At Cedillo Law Firm, we assemble a complete filing that typically includes the I-130 family petition, the I-485 application to adjust status, the I-864 Affidavit of Support, and requests for work and travel authorization. We gather supporting documents that demonstrate a genuine marital relationship — such as joint leases, bank statements, bills, photos, and affidavits — and we prepare clients for their medical exam and all necessary biometrics appointments. For couples living in places like Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Katy, Spring, or Richmond, we tailor the evidence to your specific living situation so USCIS receives a thorough and fully documented packet from day one.
Common Challenges in Adjustment of Status Cases
Adjustment of status seems simple, but many cases are delayed or denied due to avoidable mistakes. These often involve missing evidence, incomplete forms, insufficient proof of a good-faith marriage, or financial shortcomings in the Affidavit of Support. For applicants in the Houston area, additional issues frequently arise from past visa overstays, misrepresentations at entry, or old criminal matters that must be addressed carefully. We review your history in detail, identify potential red flags, and take corrective steps before the filing ever reaches USCIS, minimizing the risk of delays or Requests for Evidence.
Preparing for the AOS Interview
Most applicants adjusting through marriage will attend an in-person interview at the Houston Field Office. This interview focuses on the relationship, your immigration history, and the information provided in your packet. Couples may be asked about how they met, how long they’ve lived together, their finances, and daily routines. If the officer has concerns about the marriage or the evidence, they may conduct a more in-depth “Stokes” interview, where spouses are questioned separately. Cedillo Law Firm prepares clients thoroughly for these interviews, with mock questions and detailed guidance on what to expect.
Our goal is to ensure that by the time you sit down with USCIS, nothing comes as a surprise.
How Cedillo Law Firm Supports Your Family
We take a hands-on, client-centered approach to adjustment of status cases. From the moment we evaluate your eligibility, we guide you through each step — preparing forms, gathering evidence, organizing your packet, submitting filings, and tracking your case status. For families across Houston, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Richmond, Rosenberg, Katy, Conroe, and beyond, we provide consistent communication and proactive problem-solving. If USCIS issues a Request for Evidence, we respond promptly and effectively.
Adjustment of status is more than a legal filing — it is a major step toward family stability, work authorization, and permanent residency. We understand how important these cases are, and we treat them with the seriousness they deserve.
Contact Cedillo Law Firm Today
If you want to apply for your green card through adjustment of status — or if you’re unsure whether you qualify — contact Cedillo Law Firm for a personalized evaluation.
We proudly serve families throughout Houston and the surrounding Texas communities, and we are ready to guide you through the process from beginning to end.
Call today. Your path to permanent residency starts here.