What is the definition of the term "Adjustment of Status" when I am renewing my green card? (I-90)
Change from a Non immigrant or temporary status to permanent residency status.
According to USCIS, adjustment of status, is the process that lets certain foreign nationals who are already living in the U.S. to change from a nonimmigrant or temporary status to permanent residency status without having to leave the country. CITATION: http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/adjustment-status