What could lead to a denial of an adjustment of status application?

The denial of an adjustment of status application can occur due to criminal history and misrepresentation, as these factors directly impact a person's eligibility for permanent residency.

Criminal history may include felonies or certain misdemeanors that raise concerns about an applicant's moral character, such as drug offenses, violent crimes, or offenses involving dishonesty. Such convictions can lead to disqualification from adjustment of status under the Immigration and Nationality Act, particularly if they classify the individual as inadmissible.

Misrepresentation involves providing false information or omitting pertinent facts during the application process, which can also be grounds for denial. This includes misleading USCIS about identity, previous immigration violations, or the basis for the adjustment of status itself. Misrepresentation undermines the integrity of the immigration process, resulting in a presumption of inadmissibility.

In contrast, factors like employment verification, family connections in the U.S., and length of stay do not inherently lead to denial. Employment verification is necessary to ensure that the applicant maintains eligibility based on their immigration status but, if verified, is unlikely to lead to denial. Family connections may support an application but don’t guarantee approval. Lastly, the length of stay may be a consideration in certain contexts, but alone it does not typically