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If your I-485 application is denied, you may take steps to resolve the situation, including filing a Motion to Reopen or Reconsider, re-filing the form with corrections, and undergoing consular processing. Contacting an immigration lawyer for I-485 denial could help you make the right decision based on your situation.

The 540-day extension provided an automatic extension for the pending renewal of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), but the new rule under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ended this extension for individuals applying for renewal after October 30, 2025, with some exceptions.

If you get married while on a student or work visa, your situation will depend on your spouse's immigration status, with the possibility of enabling you to adjust your status to become a lawful permanent resident (LPR) in some cases.

Can you get a green card through marriage if you overstayed a visa? If you overstay a visa, you may be able to remain in the U.S. through marriage to a U.S. citizen. However, you must prove that your marriage is valid and that your reason for marriage isn't simply to avoid the repercussions of an overstayed visa.

The Trump administration's new executive orders on immigration aimed to end birthright citizenship, develop new security task forces, and sharpen the vetting process, all of which could present new challenges to immigrants and their families in the U.S.