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Form I-485 · Adjustment of Status I-4
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AOS Discretion Checklist

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AOS Discretion Checklist

A step-by-step checklist for Adjustment of Status applicants — what to file, what officers scrutinize, and how the 2025 discretion memo changes your case preparation strategy.

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The AOS checklist, explained.

Every document, every eligibility question, and every discretion factor — so you know exactly where you stand before you file.

Are you eligible to adjust status?Status requirements, lawful entry, and the specific bars to AOS that catch people off-guard.

Concurrent filing vs. waitingWhen you can file the I-485 alongside an I-130 or I-140 — and what to do when you can't file yet.

Work permit and travel (EAD/AP)How to stay employed and travel internationally while your AOS application is pending.

The AOS interviewWhat officers ask, how to prepare your documents binder, and what happens if the officer has concerns.

The 2025 discretion memoWhat changed, what USCIS now scrutinizes beyond eligibility, and how to proactively address discretion in your package.

Maintaining status while pendingThe most common mistakes that derail AOS approval after filing — and how to avoid them.

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