Adjustment of Status Denials and Common Problems

Immigration » Adjustment of status » Problems and denials

Most denials are preventable. Knowing the usual reasons helps you avoid them.

Common reasons for denial

• Not eligible to adjust because of a status or entry problem.
• Unresolved criminal or immigration history.
• Missing, incorrect or inconsistent forms.
• Failure to respond to a request for evidence.
• Public charge or financial support problems.
• The underlying petition is denied or revoked.

If you receive a request for evidence

Read it carefully, note the deadline and answer every point with documents. See our RFE guide.

If your case is denied

• Read the reasons and note any deadlines.
• We evaluate a motion to reopen or reconsider, a new filing or another category.
• Be careful about your status, because a denial can leave you without work authorization.
• If there is a risk of removal, see our removal defense page.

Prevention

A thorough review before filing, including a check of your full history, is the best protection.

Adjustment of status guide

• Adjustment of status overview
• Adjustment of Status Eligibility: Who Can Apply for a Green Card in the U.S.
• Adjustment of Status Process: Step by Step
• Adjustment of Status Documents and Evidence Checklist
• Adjustment of Status Interview: What to Expect and How to Prepare
• Work Permit and Advance Parole While Your Green Card Is Pending
• Adjustment of Status Frequently Asked Questions

How our firm helps with adjustment of status

• We review your entry, status history and any arrests before filing, because eligibility problems are easier to prevent than to fix.
• We prepare the application, medical forms, affidavit of support and evidence as one coordinated package.
• We prepare you for the interview and attend with you where allowed.
• We manage work permits and travel documents so you can work and, where safe, travel while the case is pending.
• We respond to requests for evidence and, if needed, pursue a motion or a new filing.

Situations we handle

• Spouses of U.S. citizens
• Employment-based applicants with long waits
• People with a past overstay or arrest
• Cases with a request for evidence or an interview notice

Why clients choose our firm

• A Texas-licensed attorney serving immigration clients in all 50 states.
• Russian-language service for clients and families.
• Clear communication and updates through our client portal.
• A full review of your history before anything is filed, so problems are caught early.
• Organized filings and representation through interviews, requests for evidence and appeals.

Get help with adjustment of status

Request a consultation to review your situation. Legal plan members can mention their plan when booking.

This page is general information, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Immigration rules, policies and fees change often. Last updated: November 2026.