
Administrative Law

The procedure for applying for u.s. permanent residence (a “green card”) while living in the united states. applicants submit a written application and later attend an interview at a local uscis (u.s. citizenship and immigration services) office. adjustment of status is available only to certain people. not only does the immigrant have to be eligible for a green card in the first place, he or she must also (with some exceptions), be staying in the u.s. legally, with a visa or other status.