What is form I 485 used for?
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.
What is the difference between I-130 and i 485?
What is the difference between Form I-485 and Form I-130? If you are helping a relative apply for a green card, Form I-485 (“Application for Adjustment of Status”) is the second step in the family-based green card process after submitting Form I-130 (“Petition for Alien Relative”).
How much does it cost to submit Form I-485?
Filing Fees for Form I-485 Filing fees for I-485 are based on your age and certain other factors. The fees are raised fairly regularly, so double check them on the Form I-485 page of the USCIS website. As of 2021, the fee for most applicants is $1,140, plus $85 for the biometrics fee (fingerprinting).
Who may file Form I-485?
Form I-485 is based on an underlying Form I-140,Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker;
What happens After I-485 is approved?
After your I-485 is approved, the USCIS will issue you an employment-based green card and you will have successfully adjusted your status. The full employment-based green card timeline can range anywhere from ten months in the best scenarios to several years in the worst scenarios.
Where to mail USCIS forms?
USCIS Attn: AOS (Box 20500) 1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85034-4850. You can file Form I-130 online even if your relative is in the United States and will file Form I-485 by mail. Once you submit your Form I-130 online, we will send a receipt notice to your USCIS online account. Provide a copy of the receipt notice to your