What if your shot at a green card came down to a matter of weeks?
That’s exactly the situation our client from Jamaica faced when he walked into our office in March 2022. His time in the U.S. had always been above board—he entered lawfully on multiple occasions using both an H-2B seasonal work visa and a valid B-2 visitor visa. No misrepresentations. No overstays.
He had been married to a lawful permanent resident since 2019, and his wife had filed an I-130 petition for him back in January 2021. But the case was stagnant. And his H-2B status was set to expire that fall.
We quickly recognized an opportunity—but the window was tight.
Because the Visa Bulletin showed that his category was current, he could apply for a green card without leaving the U.S., even though his wife was still an LPR (lawful permanent resident). The key was speed and accuracy. Every part of the I-485 package had to be flawless—and it had to be submitted before his H-2B expired in October 2022.
We filed his full adjustment application in July 2022, just in time. It was a race against the clock.
The wait was difficult. The Tampa Field Office was severely backlogged, reviewing cases filed nearly two years prior. But we stayed engaged and made sure nothing fell through the cracks.
Then, in June 2025, it happened: USCIS approved his green card!
After years of lawful presence and hard work, he is now a lawful permanent resident of the United States—able to stay permanently with his wife and their 4-year-old U.S. citizen son.
This case wasn’t just about eligibility. It was about timing. It was about having the right legal guidance at exactly the right moment.
Is your immigration timeline more urgent than you think?
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P.S. Every case is different. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Always consult with a licensed immigration attorney about your specific case.
