Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

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class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Permanent Workers</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-nonimmigrant-workers" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Temporary (Nonimmigrant) Workers</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">E-Verify</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-9-central" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-9 Central</span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-1"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <a href="/avoid-scams" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Avoid Scams</h3></a> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-2"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/scams-fraud-and-misconduct/avoid-scams/common-scams" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Common Scams</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/scams-fraud-and-misconduct/avoid-scams/find-legal-services" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Find Legal Services</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/scams-fraud-and-misconduct/avoid-scams/report-immigration-scams" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Report Immigration Scams</span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <a href="/about-us/careers-at-uscis" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Careers at USCIS</h3></a> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-2"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/about-us/careers/career-opportunities" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Career Opportunities</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/about-us/careers/special-hiring-programs" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Special Hiring Programs</span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="usa-nav__primary-item level-1"> <button class="usa-accordion__button usa-nav__link usa-current" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="menu-88393" type="button"><span class="usa-nav__link__title">Forms</span></button> <div id="menu-88393" class="usa-nav__submenu usa-megamenu" hidden> <div class="grid-row grid-gap-4 nav__submenu-title"><div class="desktop:grid-col-3"><div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"><a href="/forms/forms" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h2 class="nav__submenu-item-parent-heading">Forms</h2></a></div></div></div> <div class="grid-row grid-gap-4 nav__submenu-group"> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-1"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <div class="nav__submenu-item-nolink"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Most Accessed Forms</h3></div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-2"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-9" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-485" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-765" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-765, Application for Employment Authorization</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-90" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/n-400" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">N-400, Application for Naturalization</span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-1"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <div class="nav__submenu-item-nolink"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Family Based Forms</h3></div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-2"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-129f" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-130" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-130, Petition for Alien Relative</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-360" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-600" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-751" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence</span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <a href="/forms/all-forms" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">All Forms</h3></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <a href="/file-online" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">File Online</h3></a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-1"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <div class="nav__submenu-item-nolink"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Employment Based Forms</h3></div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-2"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-129" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-140" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-526" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-526, Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-539" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-1"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <div class="nav__submenu-item-nolink"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Humanitarian Based Forms</h3></div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-2"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-589" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-730" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-821" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status</span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="usa-nav__primary-item level-1"> <button class="usa-accordion__button usa-nav__link " aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="menu-4153" type="button"><span class="usa-nav__link__title">Newsroom</span></button> <div id="menu-4153" class="usa-nav__submenu usa-megamenu" hidden> <div class="grid-row grid-gap-4 nav__submenu-title"><div class="desktop:grid-col-3"><div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"><a href="/newsroom" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h2 class="nav__submenu-item-parent-heading">Newsroom</h2></a></div></div></div> <div class="grid-row grid-gap-4 nav__submenu-group"> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-1"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <a href="/newsroom/all-news" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">All News</h3></a> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-2"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/newsroom/alerts" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Alerts</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/news/all-news/fact-sheets" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Fact Sheets</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/newsroom/news-releases" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">News Releases</span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-1"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <a href="/newsroom/media-contacts" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Media Contacts</h3></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <a href="/newsroom/video-and-photo-gallery" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Multimedia Gallery</h3></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <a href="/newsroom/social-media-directory" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Social Media Directory</h3></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <a href="/newsroom/speeches-statements-testimony" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Speeches, Statements, Testimony</h3></a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="usa-nav__primary-item level-1"> <button class="usa-accordion__button usa-nav__link " aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="menu-88387" type="button"><span class="usa-nav__link__title">Citizenship</span></button> <div id="menu-88387" class="usa-nav__submenu usa-megamenu" hidden> <div class="grid-row grid-gap-4 nav__submenu-title"><div class="desktop:grid-col-3"><div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"><a href="/citizenship" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h2 class="nav__submenu-item-parent-heading">Citizenship</h2></a></div></div></div> <div class="grid-row grid-gap-4 nav__submenu-group"> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-1"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <div class="nav__submenu-item-nolink"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Learners</h3></div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-2"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/citizenship/apply-for-citizenship" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Apply for Citizenship</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/citizenship/learn-about-citizenship" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Learn About Citizenship</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/citizenship/find-study-materials-and-resources" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Naturalization Test and Study Resources</span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-1"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <div class="nav__submenu-item-nolink"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Educators</h3></div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-2"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/citizenship/resources-for-educational-programs/educational-products-for-educators-and-program-administrators" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Educational Products for Educators</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/citizenship/resources-for-educational-programs" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Resources for Educational Programs</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/citizenship/resources-for-educational-programs/register-for-training" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Teacher Training Sessions</span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-1"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <div class="nav__submenu-item-nolink"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Organizations</h3></div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-2"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/citizenship/outreach-tools" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Outreach Tools</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/citizenship-resource-center/naturalization-related-data-and-statistics" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Naturalization-Related Data and Statistics</span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div 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class="desktop:grid-col-3"><div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"><a href="/green-card" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h2 class="nav__submenu-item-parent-heading">Green Card</h2></a></div></div></div> <div class="grid-row grid-gap-4 nav__submenu-group"> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-1"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <a href="/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Green Card Processes and Procedures</h3></a> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-2"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/adjustment-of-status" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Adjustment of Status</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/green-card/after-we-grant-your-green-card" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">After We Grant Your Green Card</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/employment-authorization-document" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Employment Authorization Document</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/visa-availability-and-priority-dates" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">Visa Availability and Priority Dates</span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-1"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <a href="/green-card/green-card-eligibility-categories" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Green Card Eligibility Categories</h3></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <a href="/green-card/how-to-apply-for-a-green-card" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">How to Apply for a Green Card</h3></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <a href="/green-card/after-we-grant-your-green-card/replace-your-green-card" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Replace Your Green Card</h3></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <a href="/green-card/while-your-green-card-application-is-pending-with-uscis" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">While Your Green Card Application Is Pending with USCIS</h3></a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="usa-nav__primary-item level-1"> <button class="usa-accordion__button usa-nav__link " aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="menu-41528" type="button"><span class="usa-nav__link__title">Laws</span></button> <div id="menu-41528" class="usa-nav__submenu usa-megamenu" hidden> <div class="grid-row 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<span>Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status</span> </h1> <div> <div class="content-section"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field__item"><body> <div class="alert-message"> <div class="messages messages--info " id> <span class="usa-sr-only">Alert Type info</span> <div class="messages__text"> <p><strong>ALERT:</strong> Effective January 22, 2025, USCIS waives any and all requirements that applicants for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident present documentation on their <a href="/i-693" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="ea20dcd6-cd25-402b-84c2-39f1c66f00e1" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record</a>, that they received the COVID-19 vaccination. USCIS will not issue any Request for Evidence (RFE) or Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) related to proving a COVID-19 vaccination.  USCIS will not deny any adjustment of status application based on the applicant’s failure to present documentation that they received the COVID-19 vaccination.</p> </div> </div> </div> </body><p>Use this form to apply for lawful permanent resident status if you are in the United States.</p></div> </div> <section class="content-section content-items-list files-listing files-listing--icons"> <h2>Forms and Document Downloads</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-attached-files field__items"> <div class="field__item"><article class="media media--type-document media--view-mode-linked-file"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-file field__item"> <span class="file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf"> <a href="/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-485.pdf" type="application/pdf" title="i-485.pdf">Form I-485 <span class="extra-info file-ext-info">(PDF, 1.15 MB)</span></a></span> </div> </article> </div> <div class="field__item"><article class="media media--type-document media--view-mode-linked-file"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-file field__item"> <span class="file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf"> <a href="/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-485instr.pdf" type="application/pdf" title="i-485instr.pdf">Instructions for Form I-485 <span class="extra-info file-ext-info">(PDF, 929.84 KB)</span></a></span> </div> </article> </div> </div> </section> <section class="content-section content-section--form-details"> <h2 class="form-details-title">Form Details</h2> <div class="accordion content-accordion"><div class="accordion__header" tabindex="0">Edition Date</div><div class="accordion__panel"><div class="views-element-container"><div class="container container--views forms-updates-listing block-2 forms-updates-listing-block_2 js-view-dom-id-e1cd2ce160202b8bc359391ca0126e93fda4bed6775d66e408242cc57b4a76e5 hide-view-label"><div class="views-scroll-marker"></div><div class="first last"><p>01/20/25<span class="edition-date-period">.</span> Starting April 3, 2025, we will accept only the 01/20/25 edition. Until then, you can also use the prior edition(s). You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.</p></div></div></div><div><div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field__item"><p class="form-edition-info-download-inst form-edition--date">Dates are listed in mm/dd/yy format.</p><p class="form-edition-info-download-inst form-edition--mail">If you complete and print this form to mail it, make sure that the form edition date and page numbers are visible at the bottom of all pages and that all pages are from the same form edition. If any of the form’s pages are missing or are from a different form edition, we may reject your form.</p><p class="form-edition-info-download-inst form-edition--download">If you need help downloading and printing forms, read our <a href="/downloading-and-printing-immigration-forms" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="5b1ab5b6-c0a5-45df-acca-69ac68a3d02f" data-entity-substitution="canonical">instructions</a>. </p></div></div></div><div class="accordion__header" tabindex="0">Where to File</div><div class="accordion__panel"><p>Where you file your Form I-485 depends on your eligibility category. Go to our <a href="/forms/all-forms/direct-filing-addresses-for-form-i-485-application-to-register-permanent-residence-or-adjust-status" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="91692def-24c5-403b-ac0d-7c11b4a70e85" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-485</a> page to see where you should file your application. </p><p>If you file at a USCIS lockbox, you may not receive an A-Number on your Form I-797, Notice of Action, due to a change in our business process. In these cases, we will send your A-Number in a second notice a few days after accepting your application.</p></div><div class="accordion__header" tabindex="0">When to File</div><div class="accordion__panel"><p>In general, you may not file your Form I-485 until an immigrant visa is immediately available in your category. For information on the process of adjusting status as a permanent resident, and how to determine whether and when you are eligible to adjust status and file Form I-485, see our <a href="/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/visa-availability-and-priority-dates" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="0c73cc4f-9cd6-4dd3-9990-f4c92e0c96b9" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Visa Availability and Priority Dates</a> and <a href="/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/visa-availability-priority-dates/adjustment-of-status-filing-charts-from-the-visa-bulletin" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="8af34fc1-8904-4e1f-aea8-4843b34fa424" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Adjustment of Status Filing Charts from the Visa Bulletin</a> pages. For exceptions to the visa availability requirement, please check the Form I-485 instructions for your specific immigrant category for additional information.</p><article class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-default" data-embed-button="images" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.full" data-entity-embed-display-settings data-langcode="en"><div class="field field--name-field-media-image field__item"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/images/article-green-card/AoS_WebGraphic_V6_En_760%402x.png" width="1526" height="1526" alt="Information graphic of Adjusting Status to become a U.S. permanent resident?1. Your relative or employer files an immigrant petition for you. 2. Determine your petition type 3. What's my priority date? 4. Find out if you can file your I-485: Check uscis.gov/visabulletinginfo" class="image"></div></article></div><div class="accordion__header" tabindex="0">Filing Fee</div><div class="accordion__panel"><div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-formatted-long-2 field__item"><p>You can find the filing fee for Form I-485 by visiting our <a href="/g-1055?form=i-485">Fee Schedule</a> page.  </p><p>You can pay the fee with a money order, personal check, cashier's check, or <a href="/pay-with-a-credit-card" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="a9ae04fe-2d65-4c53-8473-f6f59ae15aff" data-entity-substitution="canonical">pay by credit card</a> or debit card using <a href="/g-1450" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="5e3d5a4e-a176-4696-984e-46e629ea4ee4" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions</a>. If you pay by check, you must make your check payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.</p><p><strong>When you send a payment, you agree to pay for a government service. Filing fees are final and non-refundable, regardless of any action we take on your application, petition, or request, or if you withdraw your request.</strong> If you pay by credit card or debit card, you cannot later dispute the payment. Use our <a href="/link/71802" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="fc6626f8-4678-40b1-9859-03a30621d5b6" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Fee Calculator</a> to help determine your fee.</p><p style="margin-bottom:11px;">If you are submitting multiple forms, pay each filing fee separately. We are transitioning to electronically processing immigration benefit requests, which requires us to use multiple systems to process your package. We may reject your entire package if you submit a single, combined payment for multiple forms.</p></div></div><div class="accordion__header" tabindex="0">Checklist of Required Initial Evidence (for informational purposes only)</div><div class="accordion__panel"><p>Save time by submitting all required initial evidence and supporting documentation at the same time you file Form I-485.</p><p>View the <a href="/forms/filing-guidance/checklist-of-required-initial-evidence-for-form-i-485-for-informational-purposes-only" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="b0eab727-52ab-4fbc-8346-cc0576c210d4" data-entity-substitution="canonical">checklist</a> of required initial evidence.</p><p>The checklist is an optional tool to use as you prepare your form, but does not replace statutory, regulatory, and form instruction requirements. Submitting all required initial evidence and supporting documentation at the same time you file Form I-485 may eliminate the need for us to issue a Request for Evidence to obtain additional documentation and evidence. This may also help avoid adjudication delays if we decide that you do not need to be interviewed.</p><p>If you are required to submit<a href="/i-693" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="ea20dcd6-cd25-402b-84c2-39f1c66f00e1" data-entity-substitution="canonical"> Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record</a>, or a partial Form I-693 (such as the Vaccination Record), you must submit it with your Form I-485. Otherwise, we may reject your Form I-485.</p><p>Effective April 4, 2024, any Form I-693 that was properly completed and signed by a civil surgeon on or after Nov. 1, 2023, does not expire, and can be used indefinitely as evidence to show that the applicant is not inadmissible on health-related grounds. </p></div><div class="accordion__header" tabindex="0">Form Filing Tips</div><div class="accordion__panel"><p><strong>Filing Tips: </strong>Review our <a href="/forms/filing-guidance/tips-for-filing-forms-by-mail" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="7fb3b0ee-dc8a-45a7-85af-5552f489c2b1" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Tips for Filing Forms by Mail</a> page for information on how to ensure we will accept your form.</p><p><strong>Don’t forget to sign your form.</strong> We will reject any unsigned form.</p></div><div class="accordion__header" tabindex="0">Special Instructions</div><div class="accordion__panel"><p style="margin-bottom:16px;"><strong>E-Notification</strong>: If you want to receive an e-mail and/or text message that we have accepted your form at a USCIS lockbox, complete <a href="/g-1145" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="e8ef63d8-a07f-41dd-af65-c5d688a65722" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance</a>, and clip it to the first page of your form.</p><p style="margin-bottom:16px;"><strong>Afghan SIV</strong></p><p>Effective July 20, 2022, we transitioned the responsibility to adjudicate Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) petitions filed by Afghans to the U.S. Department of State (DOS). Afghans who start the SIV application process on or after July 20, 2022, may seek classification as a special immigrant with DOS by filing Form DS-157 with the application for Chief of Mission approval. For more information, see instructions on the DOS website on <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/special-immg-visa-afghans-employed-us-gov.html#step1">Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans – Who Were Employed by/on Behalf of the U.S. Government</a>.</p><p>When filing Form I-485, you must supply evidence of an approved<a href="/i-360" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="39b5ba97-68f6-4c1f-b09b-74967c58c479" data-entity-substitution="canonical"> Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</a>, or a copy of the COM approval letter that also indicates approval of your Form DS-157<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;">.</span><br><br><strong>INA 245(i)</strong></p><p>If you are seeking to adjust status under the provisions of section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, see <a href="/i-485supa" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="5960a034-2526-4d0e-b02d-94c743a15666" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Supplement A</a> for additional instructions. You can find the filing fee for the Supplement A by visiting our <a href="/g-1055" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="944bb8d1-cae6-467c-96b4-979e03f8ca66" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Fee Schedule</a> page.</p><p><strong>Filing I-485 Supplement J</strong></p><p>If you are filing Form I-485 together with a<a href="/i-140" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="da160f98-a26e-4dff-aeed-90c66d3dfc0a" data-entity-substitution="canonical"> Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers</a>, that names you as the principal beneficiary, you do not need to file Supplement J.</p><p>However, you must file Supplement J if you are filing Form I-485 based on a previously filed Form I-140 or if you are requesting job portability to a new, permanent job offer under INA section 204(j). Visit our <a href="/i-485supj" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="c9966f6c-752d-488e-b0e7-c656bce3c47b" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Form I-485, Supplement J</a> page for specific instructions on when and how to file Supplement J.</p><p><strong>Filing Form I-765 and Form I-131 with Form I-485</strong></p><p>If you filed Form I-485 on or after July 30, 2007, and before April 1, 2024, and paid the required fee, you do not have to pay an additional fee to also file <a href="/i-765" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="983b2b27-2406-41b0-a21b-c5c916fc669c" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization</a>, or<a> </a><a href="/i-131" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="190cf238-4e01-4e33-950f-f57dca4bb670" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Form I-131, Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records</a>. However, if you file Form I-485 after April 1, 2024, you must pay additional fees to file Form I-765 and Form I-131, as listed on our <a href="/g-1055" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="944bb8d1-cae6-467c-96b4-979e03f8ca66" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Fee Schedule</a> page. In either case, you may file these forms concurrently.</p><p>If you file Form I-131 concurrently with Form I-485 or while Form I-485 is pending and are requesting an advance parole document, select only item 5. A. in Part 1 of Form I-131. You do not need to provide a receipt number for your Form I-485 in the space provided for a receipt number if you are filing the Form I-131 concurrently with the Form I-485.</p><p>If you choose not to file Form I-765 and/or Form I-131 concurrently with your Form I-485, then you must submit a copy of your <a href="/forms/all-forms/form-i-797c-notice-of-action" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="a91e8707-bf48-4631-8225-15e6cac50d12" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Form I-797C, Notice of Action</a>, also known as your receipt, as evidence that you filed Form I-485 when you file Form I-765 and/or Form I-131.</p><p><strong>Which Box to Check in Part 2 of Form I-485</strong></p><p>Before filing a Form I-485 based on a family-sponsored or employment-based preference category, check our <a href="/node/56298">Visa Bulletin</a> page to see if your priority date makes you eligible to apply. </p><p>If you are the principal applicant, check the appropriate box in <strong>Part 2, Item 2.,</strong> of Form I-485 and check the appropriate box in <strong>Part 2, Item 3.a.</strong> through <strong>3.g.</strong></p><p>If you are the derivative spouse or child of the principal applicant, check the appropriate box in <strong>Part 2, Item 2. and complete Principal Applicant information in Part 2. Item 2.,</strong> of Form I-485 and check the appropriate box in <strong>Part 2, Item 3.a.</strong> through<strong> 3.g.</strong></p><p>For more information on the Visa Bulletin or the charts, please go to our <a href="/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/visa-availability-and-priority-dates" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="0c73cc4f-9cd6-4dd3-9990-f4c92e0c96b9" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Visa Availability and Priority Dates</a> page.</p><p><strong>Premium Processing</strong></p><p>You may file Form I-485 and Form I-140 together at the USCIS Dallas Lockbox.</p><p>If you are requesting premium processing for Form I-140, you must also file <a href="/i-907" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="a12396c0-398a-42af-a1d0-4b0c5da8337d" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service</a>. Refer to our <a href="/forms/all-forms/direct-filing-addresses-for-form-i-140-immigrant-petition-for-alien-worker" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="2ce4ac00-b2c6-467a-add1-bc1ef026eafa" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers</a>, page if you want to file Forms I-485, I-140, and I-907 together. </p><p>If you are filing Form I-485 based on a pending or approved Form I-140, go to our <a href="/forms/all-forms/direct-filing-addresses-for-form-i-485-application-to-register-permanent-residence-or-adjust-status" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="91692def-24c5-403b-ac0d-7c11b4a70e85" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-485</a> page to see where to file your application. </p><p>Read the Employment-Based Preferences chart in the <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin.html">Department of State’s Visa Bulletin</a> page to ensure your priority date is current before you file your application.</p><p><strong>Afghan Parolees</strong></p><p>If you are an Afghan parolee with an approved <a href="/i-360" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="39b5ba97-68f6-4c1f-b09b-74967c58c479" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</a>, as an Afghan employed by or on behalf of the U.S. government or International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, or an approved Form DS-157, Petition for Special Immigrant Classification for Afghan SIV Applicants, and you did not complete <a href="/i-485" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="6d9a13a3-f3c9-4773-b112-0015c55ae4dd" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status</a>, we encourage you to file Form I-485 as soon as possible to apply to become a lawful permanent resident and get a Green Card if eligible.</p><p>If you are an Afghan parolee with an approved <a href="/i-360" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="39b5ba97-68f6-4c1f-b09b-74967c58c479" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</a>, as an Afghan employed by or on behalf of the U.S. government or International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, and you did not complete <a href="/i-485" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="6d9a13a3-f3c9-4773-b112-0015c55ae4dd" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status</a>, at a safe haven, we encourage you to file Form I-485 as soon as possible to apply to become a lawful permanent resident and get a Green Card. You must provide a U.S. address to file Form I-485. If your address changes, you must notify us of your new address within 10 days by submitting Form AR-11, Alien’s Change of Address Card. The fastest way to submit your Form AR-11 is <a href="https://egov.uscis.gov/coa/displayCOAForm.do">online</a>. Special filing instructions apply to those filing Form I-485 in this category. You do not have to pay the filing or biometric services fees for Form I-485 if you were paroled into the United States due to the humanitarian crisis and are applying for adjustment as an Afghan Special Immigrant.</p><p>When filing Form I-485, include evidence of an approved Form I-360 petition or a copy of the Chief of Mission approval letter which also indicates approval of your Form DS-157 petition.</p><p>Review filing instructions at our <a href="/green-card-for-an-afghan-employed-behalf-us-government" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="42cd6b4f-60f2-459a-af94-c68c0dcba4d6" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Green Card for an Afghan Who Was Employed by or on Behalf of the U.S. Government</a> page, and see the <a href="/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-485instr.pdf" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="40c3d46a-4d1b-4789-aa3f-ecb99b02beff" data-entity-substitution="media" type="application/pdf; length=922752" data-lang="en">instructions for Form I-485</a> for complete filing information.</p><p><strong>Attorney or Representative</strong></p><p>You may be represented, at no expense to the U.S. government, by an attorney or other authorized representative. 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