Section 245(i) is a legal "time capsule" that allows undocumented immigrants to get a Green Card in the U.S. by paying a $1,000 fine. If you had a petition filed by April 30, 2001, you could avoid the 10-year ban. Discover the 2026 requirements for "grandfathering" and physical presence.

Learn how to get your Green Card through Adjustment of Status (AOS) in Texas. From Form I-485 to USCIS interviews, The Daniels Legal Group provides bilingual help in Houston & McAllen.