Instructions For Form I-485 Supplement A (Page 2 of 4) in pdf

What Documentation Must You Include If You Are Submitting This Form With Form I-485?

You do not need to submit documentation in addition to the documentation required by the instructions on Form I-485 unless you are

the beneficiary of a visa petition or application for labor certification properly filed on your behalf after January 14, 1998, and on or

before April 30, 2001. Aliens using section 245(i) because they are beneficiaries of a visa petition or application for labor

certification filed after January 14, 1998, and on or before April 30, 2001, should submit documentation along with this form

that demonstrates physical presence in the United States on December 21, 2000.

What Documentation Demonstrates Your Physical Presence on December 21, 2000?

Documentation of your physical presence in the United States on December 21, 2000, can consist of Federal, State, or local

government-issued documents or other documents establishing your physical presence on that date. If one document does not

establish your physical presence, you should submit documentation establishing your physical presence in the United States prior to

and after December 21, 2000. In some cases, a single document may suffice to establish the applicant's physical presence on

December 21, 2000. In most cases, however, you may need to submit several documents because you may not possess documentation

that contains the exact date of December 21, 2000. In such instances, you should submit sufficient documentation establishing the

applicant's physical presence in the United States prior to and after December 21, 2000. If you submit affidavits, they should be

accompanied by supporting documentation. USCIS will evaluate all documentation on a case-by-case basis.

Who Does Not Need to Use Supplement A to Form I-485?

1. You do not have to submit Supplement A to Form I-485 if you:

A. Are already an LPR;

B. Have continuously maintained lawful immigration status in the United States since November 5, 1986; or

C. Are applying to adjust status as the spouse or unmarried minor child of a U.S. citizen or the parent of a U.S. citizen child at

least 21 years of age, and you were inspected and lawfully admitted to the United States other than in C-1 or S nonimmigrant

status.

2. In addition, you do not have to submit Supplement A to Form I-485 if you are filing for an immigration benefit other than

adjustment of status to that of LPR or if you are applying for adjustment of status to that of LPR because you:

A. Were granted asylum in the United States;

B. Have continuously resided in the United States since January 1, 1972;

C. Entered as a K-1 fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen;

D. Have an approved Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), Battered or Abused Spouse or Child, or Special

Immigrant, and are applying for adjustment as a special immigrant juvenile court dependent, or as a special immigrant who

has served in the U.S. Armed Forces, or as a battered or abused spouse or child;

E. Are a special immigrant retired international organization employee or family member;

F. Are a special immigrant physician;

G. Are a public interest parolee, who was denied refugee status, and are from the former Soviet Union, Vietnam, Laos, or

Cambodia (a "Lautenberg Parolee" under Public Law 101-167); or

H. Are eligible under the Immigration Nursing Relief Act.

Where To File?

You must file this form at the same USCIS office or location where you must submit the related Form I-485. Please see our

website at

or call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 for the most current

information about where to file this benefit request. For TTY (deaf of hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.

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