Instructions For Application To Register Permanent Residence Or Adjust Status (Form I-485)
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42Instructions for Application to Register
Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
USCIS
Form I-485
Department of Homeland Security
OMB No. 1615-0023
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Expires 06/30/2019
Table of Contents
Form I-485 Main Instructions
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What Is the Purpose of Form I-485?
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Who May File Form I-485?
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Who May Not Be Eligible to Adjust Status?
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When Should I File Form I-485?
General Instructions
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What Evidence Must You Submit with Form I-485?
What Is the Filing Fee?
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Where To File?
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Address Change
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Processing Information
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Individuals With Disabilities and/or Impairments
USCIS Forms and Information
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Penalties
USCIS Compliance Review and Monitoring
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USCIS Privacy Act Statement
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Paperwork Reduction Act
Checklist
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Additional Instructions
Additional Instructions
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Additional Instructions for Family-Based Applicants
Additional Instructions for Employment-Based Applicants
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Additional Instructions for Special Immigrants
Additional Instructions for Human Trafficking Victims and Crime Victims
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Additional Instructions for Asylees and Refugees
Additional Instructions for Applicants Filing Under Special Adjustment Programs
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Additional Categories
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What Is the Purpose of Form I-485?
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.
Form I-485 Instructions 06/26/17 N
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