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10. Evidence of eligibility

B. Have been paroled into the United States from

Vietnam under the Orderly Departure Program

A. Based on an immigrant petition

(ODP), from a refugee camp in East Asia, or from a

Attach a copy of the approval notice for an immigrant

displaced persons camp administered by the United

petition that makes a visa number immediately

Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

available to you, or submit a complete relative,

in Thailand before October 1, 1997; and

special immigrant juvenile, or special immigrant

C. Have been physically present in the United States

military petition that, if approved, will make a visa

prior to and on October 1, 1997.

number immediately available to you.

Evidence of parole into the United States may include:

B. Based on admission as the K-1 fiancé(e) of a U. S.

a parole authorization letter, a transportation letter, and/or

citizen and subsequent marriage to that citizen

the Arrival-Departure Record (Form I-94) issued to you,

Attach a copy of the fiancé(e) petition approval

or otherwise providing your assigned tracking number or

notice, a copy of your marriage certificate, and your

IV file number. Individuals who no longer have their

Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Document.

original documentation may make a request for the

information via the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

C. Based on asylum status

In the event you are unable to locate these records, you

Attach a copy of the letter or Form I-94 that shows

may also submit an affidavit with your application

the date you were granted asylum.

requesting that DHS do a search of its files to determine

whether there is documentation or proof verifying that

D. Based on continuous residence in the United States

you were in fact paroled in under one of these three

since before January 1, 1972

programs.

Attach copies of evidence that shows continuous

Evidence of physical presence prior to and on

October 1, 1997 may include: documents issued by a

residence since before January 1, 1972.

federal, state, or local authority such as immigration

11. Based on Cuban citizenship or nationality

records, school records, military records, state driver's

license or identification card, utility bills, medical records,

Attach evidence of your citizenship or nationality, such as a

deeds, mortgages, contracts, insurance policies, receipts

copy of your passport, birth certificate, or travel document.

or any other evidence you wish USCIS to consider.

Submitted documents must have been issued in the

12. Based on derivative status as the spouse or child of

applicant's name and bear the signature, seal or other

another adjustment applicant or person granted

authenticating mark of the issuing authority, if applicable,

permanent residence based on issuance of an

and be dated no later than the required date.

immigrant visa

14. Other basis for eligibility

File your application with the application of the other

applicant, or with evidence that the application is pending

Attach copies of documents proving that you are eligible

with USCIS or was approved, or with evidence that your

for the classification.

spouse or parent was granted permanent residence based

on an immigrant visa, and:

15. Public Assistance

If you are applying as the spouse of that person, also

Attach evidence of any public assistance you received, or

attach a copy of your marriage certificate and copies of

are likely to receive while in the United States. For more

documents showing the legal termination of all other

information on the receipt of public benefits and its

marriages by you and your spouse;

impact on public charge determinations, please see

If you are applying as the child of that person, attach also

a copy of your birth certificate and, if the other person is

not your parent, submit copies of evidence (such as a

What Is the Filing Fee?

marriage certificate and documents showing the legal

termination of all other marriages and an adoption decree)

The filing fee for Form I-485 is $1,140.

to demonstrate that you qualify as his or her child.

An additional biometrics service fee of $85 is required for

13. Based on being an Indochinese parolee

applicants ages 14 to 78.

In addition to other required evidence listed on this form,

attach evidence that you:

If Form I-485 for a child age 13 or younger is filed in the same

envelope with the Form I-485 of at least one parent, the fee for

A. Are a citizen or native of Vietnam, Kampuchea

the child's Form I-485 is $750, under section 201(b)(2)(A)(i),

(Cambodia), or Laos;

203(a)(2)(A), and 203(d) of the INA.

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