Green Card for Refugees

U.S. immigration law requires refugees to apply for lawful permanent resident status after they have been physically present in the United States for at least 1 year.

This page provides specific information for refugees in the United States applying to become lawful permanent residents (get a Green Card). This is called “adjustment of status.” You should also read the Instructions for Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status before you apply.

• Click on the link above for information on: 

• Eligibility for Adjustment of Status

• Grounds of Inadmissibility

• How to Apply

• What to Submit (Principal Applicant)

• Family Members

• What to Submit (Derivative Applicants)

• Related Applications 

• Legal References