The immigration reform promoted by President Joe Biden is moving slowly in Congress, so undocumented residents seek to adjust their status through consular processing.
There are several alternatives that open the door for undocumented immigrants to obtain a regular immigration status, for example, adjustment of status, U Visa, VAWA, Consular Processing, 245i, Family member in the armed forces, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Renewal of Deferred Action (DACA) or asylum.
To seek an adjustment of status, it is important to recognize various factors that authorities such as the Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), take into account to process your application. For example, data about your arrival in the United States, with or without a visa, when you entered, background, deportation orders or if you have American relatives.

Vanessa Ortega, an immigration lawyer, explains that "There are many people who are still eligible for residence in the United States, especially if they entered with a visa and have a child who is a citizen or if they are married to a citizen."
On the other hand, experts explain that, in the event of the approval of an Immigration Reform, it is necessary for immigrants to have the following documents:
- Records that validate that you have paid your taxes
- Register of addresses for the last ten years
- No problems with the law, such as detentions or arrests.
Each immigration case is different, so it is necessary to consult with a specialist in immigration matters, to determine how to act in your case.