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Cuban adjustment

The Cuban Adjustment Act of 1996 (CAA) allows some Cuban natives or Cuban citizens who meet certain eligibility requirements to apply to become lawful permanent residents (obtain a Green Card, also known as a Green Card).​

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Requirements to Obtain the Benefits of the Adjustment Law

The Cuban citizen who applies for permanent residence under the CAA must meet the following requirements:

  • Completely fill the Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

  • Being a citizen of Cuba.

  • Have "been inspected and admitted or paroled by the United States after January 1, 1959." Otherwise, have obtained a advance parole after January 1, 1959.

  • Have lived in the United States for at least one year at the time of filing Form I-485.

  • You are physically present in the US during the filing of Form I-485.

  • Be admissible to the US to qualify for Lawful Permanent Resident status. Or, be eligible for a waiver of inadmissibility or any other relief / immigration forgiveness.

  • Be admitted by USCIS.

 

» Requirement of Cuban Citizenship or having been born in Cuba

If you are the main applicant, you must present evidence of Cuban citizenship or of being a native of Cuba.

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» Evidence that you are a Cuban Citizen or Native of Cuba (if you were born in Cuba):

If you were born in Cuba, some examples of evidence you can present to show that you are a Cuban native include, but are not limited to:

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  • A Cuban passport (Pasaporte de la República de Cuba), expired or current, that indicates Cuba as the place of birth of the owner of the passport;

  • A Cuban birth certificate issued by the corresponding civil registry in Cuba.

 

» Evidence of Cuban Citizenship (if Born Outside of Cuba):

If you are a Cuban citizen born outside of Cuba, some examples of evidence you can present to prove your Cuban citizenship include, but are not limited to:

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  • A valid Cuban passport (Passport of the Republic of Cuba);

  • Certificate of Nationality, and

  • Citizenship Charter.

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Documents to be Submitted (Principal Applicant)
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  • Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status;

  • Two passport type photographs;

  • Copy of your government-issued photo ID;

  • Copy of your birth certificate;

  • Evidence of being a native of Cuba or a Cuban citizen (see the section Requirement for Cuban Citizenship or Being Born in Cuba, earlier on this page);

  • Evidence that you have been physically present in the United States for at least one year prior to the date you file Form I-485 (see the Adjustment of Status Eligibility section, earlier on this page);

  • Copy of the page of your passport that has the nonimmigrant visa (if applicable);

  • Copy of the page of your passport that has the admission or parole stamp (issued by a US government immigration officer) (if applicable);

  • Copy of Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, or copy of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) admission or parole stamp that is on the travel document (if applicable).

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Eligibility Criteria for Family Members

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You are eligible to apply for a CAA-based family lawful permanent resident card if you meet the following requirements:

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  • You are not a Cuban native or Cuban citizen but you are currently the spouse or unmarried child under the age of 21 or you are a Cuban native or Cuban citizen who meets CAA requirements

  • ​Properly filed your Form I-485:

  1. Along with your spouse's or parent's Form I-485 (and your spouse's or parent's Form I-485 is finally approved);

  2. While your Cuban spouse's or parent's Form I-485 is pending with USCIS (and the Form I-485 of your Cuban spouse or parent is finally approved), either

  3. After USCIS approves your Cuban spouse's or parent's Form I-485, as long as your Cuban spouse or parent is still a lawful permanent resident.

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What Documents You Must Submit (Family Members)

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  • Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

  • Copy of the documentation that demonstrates your relationship with the Cuban spouse or parent, such as a marriage certificate, birth certificate, or adoption decree.

  • Copy of the documentation that shows that your spouse or father is a native of Cuba or a Cuban citizen.

  • Copy of your Cuban spouse's or parent's Form I-797, Notice of Approval or Receipt, Form I-485, or a copy of your Cuban spouse's or parent's Green Card (if you are filing with Form I -485 of the main applicant).

  • Evidence that you reside with your Cuban spouse or parent who meets the CAA requirements.

  • Evidence that you have been physically present in the United States for at least one year.

  • Two passport type photographs.

  • Copy of your photo ID, issued by the government.

  • Copy of your birth certificate.

  • Copy of the page of your passport that has the nonimmigrant visa (if applicable).

  • Copy of the page of your passport that has the admission or parole stamp (issued by a US government immigration officer) (if applicable).

  • Copy of Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, or copy of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) admission or clearance stamp that is on the travel document (if applicable).

  • Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Immunization Record.

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Our service:

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  • Complete all relevant forms and send them to him for his signature.

  • Gather the necessary supporting documents.

  • Submitting your application package.

  • Application filing fees charged by the government are not included in the price

plan (That only covers our work preparing forms).

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  • 🖊 📋 After making the first payment, we will email you a

Authorization / contract that you can sign electronically.

 

  • We will then email you a link to our form to

collect the necessary information to start your Process

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