Adjustment of status is the process that you can use to apply for lawful permanent resident status (also known as applying for a Green Card) when you are present in the United States. This means that you may get a Green Card without having to return to your home country to complete visa processing.
Generally, immediate relatives, asylees, and refugees can adjust their status to get a green card. You qualify to submit an adjustment of status application if you meet these eligibility requirements: