Form I-485 template
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Use this form to apply for lawful permanent resident status if you are in the United States.
This document provides instructions for completing and filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. It includes information on required documentation, fees, biometrics appointment, interview process, and additional information. The document also explains the importance of accuracy and completeness in filling out the form.
Form I-485 is filed with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Filers can either submit their application at a USCIS Lockbox or mail it to the appropriate Service Center. The form's instructions will provide specific information on where to file.
Processing times vary depending on the workload at USCIS and the location where the application was filed. As of September 2021, USCIS aimed to complete processing of Form I-485 applications in 12-16 months.
Form I-485, also known as the 'Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status,' is a form used by individuals to apply for lawful permanent residency in the United States. It can be filed concurrently with Form I-130, which is the Immigrant Visa Petition, if the petitioner is a U.S. citizen and wants to sponsor an individual for immigration status.
To be eligible to file Form I-485, individuals must meet certain requirements based on their specific situation. For example, some categories include spouses or children of U.S. citizens, individuals with job offers in the United States, and individuals seeking asylum.
There are several categories for Form I-485, including family-based petitions (such as spouses or children of U.S. citizens), employment-based petitions (such as individuals with job offers in the United States), and other special categories such as registry (for individuals who entered the United States before January 1, 1972 and have maintained continuous residence since then) or those born under diplomatic status.
$590 for Form I-485 and $85 for biometrics processing, as of September 2021.
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