Diplomats: Adjustment of Status

When entering the U.S. as a diplomat, you may qualify to receive a permanent residence visa or green card. (Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Section 13)

Are you eligible?

• Complete form I-485: Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

• Meet the requirements for U.S. permanent residence

• Show that you entered the U.S. as a nonimmigrant on an A-1, A-2, G-1 or G-2 visa and are unable to maintain that status

• Your work in the U.S. is diplomatic / semi-diplomatic (not custodial, clerical, menial labor)

• You or immediate family members need to remain in the U.S. for reasons of national interest

• There are no reasons your permanent residence would threaten the national welfare, safety or security

• Demonstrate “good moral character”

Documents to prepare

• Birth certificate (copy)

• Form I-485: Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

• Form I-566, Interagency Record of Request
  Form I-508, Waiver of Rights, Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities
  Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
  Documents showing you entered the U.S. as a A-1, A-2, G-1, or G-2 nonimmigrant

• Two (2) passport-style photos

• Other affidavits or documents that demonstrate that you meet the eligibility criteria

Additional notes:

• You will also be submitting a signed, sworn statement that you make at the interview

• You will have to pay related fees.

• You can apply for advance parole, or approval to travel and work while your green card application is pending.