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Use this form to apply for lawful permanent resident status if you are in the United States.
I am applying to register lawful permanent residence or adjust status to that of a lawful permanent resident based on the following immigrant category (select only one box). (See the Form I-485 Instructions for more information, including any Additional Instructions that relate to the immigrant category you select.): 1.a. Family-based
Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, is used by a person in the United States to apply for lawful permanent resident status. Throughout these Instructions, we will sometimes refer to Form I-485 as an application for adjustment of status or as an adjustment application.
Where you file your Form I-485 depends on your eligibility category. Review the information below to see where you should file your application. Applications that are not mailed to the correct address may experience processing delays.
Checklist of Required Initial Evidence for Form I-485 (for informational purposes only) Please do not submit this checklist with your Form I-485. It is an optional tool to use as you prepare your form, but does not replace statutory, regulatory, and form instruction requirements.
If you are in the United States and are eligible for adjustment of status, you may file a Form I-485. Go to the for instructions on how to complete your application and properly file it with USCIS. Go to the page to see where you should file your application.
Certain foreign nationals who are physically present in the United States may use Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to apply for permanent resident status (green card).
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Form I-485 is an essential document to submit for the green card application process. Its official name is the Adjustment of Status Application. You can submit Form I-485 if you are eligible for a green card and entered the United States on a valid nonimmigrant visa.
Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, is for a person in the United States to apply for lawful permanent resident status (often referred to as a “Green Card”). Throughout these Instructions, we will sometimes refer to Form I-485 as an application for adjustment of status or as an adjustment application.