Instructions For Application To Register Permanent Residence Or Adjust Status (Form I-485) (Page 42 of 42) in pdf

Instructions For Application To Register Permanent Residence Or Adjust Status (Form I-485) Page 42

Evidence of Diplomatic Status

International law states that individuals born in the United States to a foreign diplomatic officer accredited to the United

States are not subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. You are also not a U.S. citizen under the Fourteenth

Amendment to the Constitution. However, you may be considered a lawful permanent resident at birth.

If one of your parents was listed on the Blue List at the time you were born in the United States, you may file Form I-485

in this category. Both parents do not have to be listed on the Blue List. The Blue List is available at

However, if one of your parents was a U.S. citizen at the time of your birth, then you are

already a U.S. citizen from birth and do not need to file this application.

Evidence of Continuous Residence

You must establish that you have not abandoned your residence in the United States. One of the tests for whether you

retained lawful permanent resident status is your continuous residence in the United States.

You may establish continuous residence in the United States since entry even if you have made numerous brief departures

from the United States. You may submit as many documents as necessary to establish continuous residence in the United

States. Examples of the types of evidence you may submit include:

1. Copy of passport pages with nonimmigrant visa, admission, or parole stamps;

2. Form I-94 Arrival-Departure Record;

3. Income tax records;

4. Mortgage deeds or leases;

5. Insurance premiums and policies;

6. Birth, marriage, and death certificates of immediate family members;

7. Medical records;

8. Bank records;

9. School records;

10. All types of receipts that contain identifying information about you;

11. Census records;

12. Social Security records;

13. Newspaper articles concerning you;

14. Employment records;

15. Military records;

16. Draft records;

17. Car registrations;

18. Union membership records; and

19. Affidavits from credible witnesses having a personal knowledge of your residence in the United States, submitted with

the witness’ contact information.

Although you may submit affidavits, you should provide some type of additional evidence to support the application.

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Instructions For Application To Register Permanent Residence Or Adjust Status (Form I-485) Page 42