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Form I-485

Immigration Forms >> Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status

Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status

Purpose of Form I-485:
Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status

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Description:
Form I-485 may be completed by a non-U.S. citizen in the United States to adjust the status to that of a permanent resident of the United States. Form I-485 may under certain circumstances be used by Cuban nationals to change the date of when their permanent residency began. Individuals that do not provide correct information may face consequences of the application being denied, fines and/or imprisonment. A person may also lose future immigration benefits. Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status) may also be known as USCIS Form I-485, I 485, Form I485 or immigration form I-485.

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Form I-485 is available for download for your convenience. However, it may not contain filing instructions. It is vital to submit the correct form for each particular case. If you submit an incorrect form, do not complete it correctly, or do not provide the necessary documentation, your application may be denied. It is recommended to download the immigration guide that best applies to your case. Immigration guides contain filing procedures and instructions, in addition to all the require immigration forms.

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IMPORTANT: This immigration form may not contain application requirements or procedures. It is recommended to download the appropriate Immigration Guide for complete filing instructions. Our Immigration Guides and Packages contain detailed eligibility requirements, filing instructions and all the required immigration forms.

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