The processing time for an adjustment of status application in the United States can vary significantly depending on several factors, including your individual circumstances and the USCIS field office handling your case. However, as general guideline, the process can typically take several months to over a year.

You may be eligible to work and travel while your adjustment of status application is pending in the United States, but you would typically need to apply for and receive prior authorization to do so.

A priority date is a reference point established when USCIS receives a qualifying immigration visa petition. The priority date is associated with the specific immigrant visa category and the country of chargeability. The date primarily affects the timing of when you can proceed with your immigration process.

The biometrics appointment is to collect data from applications for background checks and identity verification. The key part of the biometrics appointment involves taking your fingerprints. Your photograph will also be taken for identification purposes. In some cases, you may be required to provide a signature that will be compared to your application and identity, as well as answer a brief questionnaire about your background. These appointments are typically held at Application Support Centers or other USCIS facilities.

You can generally include your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 in your adjustment of status application if you are the primary applicant and eligible for the adjustment. This is commonly done when the primary application is seeking to become a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) in the United States.