April 21, 2004
A new Dallas pilot program aims to reduce
the time to adjust immigrant status to 90 days.
How do I adjust status in 90 days?
This new program, called the Dallas Office Rapid Adjustment
Pilot Program, lets customers use InfoPass,
the USCIS' new online appointment system, to sign up for
an appointment at the USCIS Dallas District Office. They
can then fill out the I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative)
and I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence)
forms concurrently at the appointment. If the application
forms and documents are complete, the applicant can often
receive an interview on the same day. The applicant can
receive a permanent resident card (green card) within 90
days.
Can The Dallas Program Save Me Money?
Applicants can save money because the process doesn't require
that the applicant file for employment authorization or
travel documents.
Who is Eligible to Participate in The Dallas
Pilot Program?
Applicants must meet one or more of the following
criteria to participate:
- Those applicants whose immigration petition is based
on a family relationship;
- Diversity Visa Lottery winner;
- Special Immigrant with an approved Form I-360, Petition
for Amerasian, Widow(er); or
- Special Immigrant.
How do I start?
Go to the InfoPass
Web site and sign up to make an appointment at the
Dallas office. Click
here to learn more about the InfoPass program.
