Instructions For Supplement J, Confirmation Of Bona Fide Job Offer Or Request For Job Portability Under Ina Section 204(J) (Form I-485) (Page 4 of 8) in pdf

These resources contain detailed information on job titles, duties, educational, experience, and/or training requirements,

rates of pay, and, in many cases, information on similar or related occupations. Applicants may also use any of these

resources or other relevant evidence to demonstrate that the new job is in the same or similar occupational classification as

the job specified in Form I-140.

USCIS may request additional information if Supplement J is not fully completed or evidence submitted with Supplement J

does not establish that the new job is in the same or a similar occupational classification as the job specified in Form I-140.

General Instructions

USCIS provides forms free of charge through the USCIS website. In order to view, print, or fill out our forms, you should

use the latest version of Adobe Reader, which you can download for free at If you do not

have Internet access, you may call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and ask that we mail

a form to you. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.

Signature. Each supplement must be properly signed by both the applicant and an individual employer or authorized

signatory of the business entity employer and filed. For all signatures on this supplement, USCIS will not accept a

stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature. If you are under 14 years of age, your parent or legal guardian may

sign the supplement on your behalf. A legal guardian may also sign for a mentally incompetent person.

Filing Fee. There is no filing fee for Supplement J. (See the What Is the Filing Fee section of these Instructions.)

Evidence. At the time of filing, you must submit all evidence and supporting documentation listed in the What Evidence

Must You Submit With Supplement J section of these Instructions.

Biometric Services Appointment. USCIS may require that you appear for an interview or provide fingerprints,

photograph, and/or signature at any time to verify your identity, obtain additional information, and conduct background

and security checks, including a check of criminal history records maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation

(FBI), before making a decision on your application, petition, or request. After USCIS receives your supplement and

ensures it is complete, we will inform you in writing if you need to attend a biometric services appointment. If an

appointment is necessary, the notice will provide you the location of your local or designated USCIS Application Support

Center (ASC) and the date and time of your appointment or, if you are currently overseas, instruct you to contact a U.S.

Embassy, U.S. Consulate, or USCIS office outside the United States to set up an appointment.

If you are required to provide biometrics, at your appointment you must sign an oath reaffirming that:

1. You provided or authorized all information in the supplement;

2. You reviewed and understood all of the information contained in, and submitted with, your supplement; and

3. All of this information was complete, true, and correct at the time of filing.

If you fail to attend your biometric services appointment, USCIS may deny your supplement.

Copies. You should submit legible photocopies of documents requested, unless the Instructions specifically state that you

must submit an original document. USCIS may request an original document at the time of filing or at any time during

processing of an application, petition, or request. If USCIS requests an original document from you, it will be returned to

you after USCIS determines it no longer needs your original.

NOTE: If you submit original documents when not required or requested by USCIS, your original documents may be

immediately destroyed upon receipt.

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