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Family-Based Adjustment of Status and Waivers
We assist eligible clients in obtaining lawful status through family petitions and waivers, carefully handling each step of the process.
Free first consultation · Same-day consultations · Calls answered right away · Payment plans available · English & Spanish
Fixing your status through family.
Adjustment of status lets eligible people in the U.S. apply for a green card without leaving the country.
You are the immediate relative of a U.S. citizen
Spouses, children and parents of U.S. citizens, and certain other family members, may qualify depending on status and admissibility.
You want a green card without leaving the U.S.
Adjustment of status allows eligible individuals to apply for lawful permanent residency from inside the country.
You have an immigration violation or inadmissibility issue
A waiver may allow you to still adjust status, usually by showing extreme hardship to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident relative.
You married a U.S. citizen and have questions
Read our guide on marriage and deportation.
How we prepare your case.Every case is unique. We take the time to understand your situation, explain your options clearly, and develop a focused legal strategy to protect your rights and move your case forward.
We check eligibility
We look at your family relationship, immigration history and admissibility before anything is filed.
We tell you honestly where the risks are
If a waiver is needed, we explain what has to be shown and what evidence of hardship may help.
We prepare and follow each step
Petitions, waivers and the USCIS process, handled carefully, with updates along the way.
Daniel Castaneda, your attorney.
More than 2,000 cases handled since 2011.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
- Firm
- Law Office of Daniel Stefan Castaneda, APC
- Practice
- Immigration, removal defense and the immigration side of criminal cases
- Languages
- English and Spanish
- State Bar of California
- #276762, admitted in 2011
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Questions we hear often.
Short answers to common questions. Every case is different, so call us to talk about yours.
What is adjustment of status?
Adjustment of status allows eligible individuals in the U.S. to apply for lawful permanent residency (a green card) without leaving the country.
Who qualifies for family-based adjustment?
Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens (spouses, children, parents) and certain other family members may qualify, depending on their immigration status and admissibility.
What are waivers and when are they needed?
Waivers allow individuals with certain immigration violations or inadmissibility issues to still adjust status legally, usually by demonstrating extreme hardship to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident relative.
Talk to an attorney today.
(619) 710-6095Free first consultation · Same-day consultations · Calls answered right away · Payment plans available · English & Spanish
Law Office of Daniel Stefan Castaneda, APC3065 Rosecrans Pl, Ste 204, San Diego, CA 92110-4822
daniel@castalegal.com
Tell us what is happening and we will explain your options in plain words, in English or Spanish. Your first consultation is free.