Definition
AOS
Abbreviation for Adjustment of Status.
Used throughout USCIS correspondence and immigration discussion to refer to adjusting status to lawful permanent resident from inside the U.S. See Adjustment of Status.
See also
More immigration terms
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Asylee
A person granted asylum in the United States.
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Asylum
Protection for people inside the U.S. who fear persecution in their home country.
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B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa
Nonimmigrant visa for temporary business (B-1) or tourism (B-2) visits.
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Beneficiary
The person on whose behalf an immigration petition is filed.
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Biometrics
Fingerprints and photograph taken at a USCIS Application Support Center.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.