Instructions For Form I-485 Application To Register Permanent Residence Or Adjust Status (Page 8 of 9) in pdf

If you become inadmissible under section 212(a)(9)(B)(i) of

USCIS considers requests for reasonable accommodations on

the INA while your Form I-485 is pending, you will need a

a case-by-case basis and will use its best efforts to reasonably

waiver of inadmissibility under section 212(a)(9)(B)(v) of the

accommodate all applicants with disabilities or impairments.

INA before your Form I-485 can be approved. This waiver,

Qualified individuals will not be excluded from the

however, is granted on a case-by-case basis and in the exercise

participation in, or be denied the benefits of, USCIS' programs

of discretion. It requires a showing of extreme hardship to

solely on the basis of their disability(ies) or impairment(s).

your U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or

Requesting and/or receiving an accommodation will not affect

parent, unless you are a refugee or asylee. For refugees and

your eligibility for a USCIS benefit.

asylees, the waiver may be granted for humanitarian reasons

to assure family unity or if it is otherwise in the public interest.

USCIS Forms and Information

To ensure you are using the latest version of this form, visit

Accommodations for Individuals With

the USCIS website at

where you can obtain

Disabilities and Impairments

the latest USCIS forms and immigration-related information.

If you do not have Internet access, you may order USCIS

USCIS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations

forms by calling our toll-free number at 1-800-870-3676. You

for qualified individuals with disabilities and impairments that

may also obtain forms and information by calling the USCIS

will help them fully participate in USCIS programs and

National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For

benefits.

TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.

Reasonable accommodations vary with each disability or

impairment. They may involve modifications to practices or

As an alternative to waiting in line for assistance at your local

procedures. There are various types of reasonable

USCIS office, you can now schedule an appointment through

accommodations that may be offered. Examples include:

our Internet-based system, InfoPass. To access the system,

visit our website. Use the InfoPass appointment scheduler and

1. If you are unable to use your hands, you may be permitted

follow the screen prompts to set up your appointment.

to take a test orally rather than in writing;

InfoPass generates an electronic appointment notice that

2. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may be provided

appears on the screen.

with a sign-language interpreter at an interview or other

application related appointment; or

Penalties

3. If you are homebound and unable to travel to a designated

USCIS location for an interview, you may be visited at

If you knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material

your home or a hospital.

fact or submit a false document with this request, we will deny

the benefit you are filing for, and may deny any other

If you believe that you need USCIS to accommodate your

immigration benefit.

disability and/or impairment, check the “Yes” box and then

In addition, you will face severe penalties provided by law and

check any applicable box in Part 4., Item Numbers a. - c.,

may be subject to criminal prosecution.

that describes the nature of your disability(ies) and/or

impairment(s). Also, write the type(s) of accommodation(s)

you are requesting on the line(s) provided. If you are

USCIS Privacy Act Statement

requesting a sign-language interpreter, be sure to indicate for

which language. If you require more space to provide any

AUTHORITIES: The information requested on this form,

additional information within the application, you may attach

and the associated evidence, is collected under the

separate sheets to this application. You must provide your

Immigration and Nationality Act, section 101, et seq.

A-Number and identify the Page Number, Part Number,

and Item Number along with the additional information

PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested

when attaching additional sheets.

information on this form is to determine if you have

established eligibility for the immigration benefit for which

NOTE: All domestic USCIS facilities meet the Accessibility

you are filing. The information you provide will be used to

Guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act, so you do

grant or deny the benefit sought.

not need to contact USCIS to request an accommodation for

DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary.

physical access to a domestic USCIS office. However, on

Part 4. of the form, you can indicate whether you use a

However, failure to provide the requested information, and

wheelchair. This will allow USCIS to better prepare for your

any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in

visit and have a wheelchair accessible interview room

denial of your form.

available for you once you enter the facility.

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