I-485 Checklist

FORM

• I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status
• I-944 Declaration of Self-Sufficiency, if applicable; and
• I-864 Affidavit of Support.

Note: I-485 Needs to be completed for each applicant (primary Beneficiary and Dependents)  

SIGNATURE

• Make sure the petition is properly signed and filed. USCIS will not accept a stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature.

FEES

Note: Check current fees as they may change: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-fees

• $1,225 for each applicant ages 14 – 78 
• $750 for each applicant under the age of 14
• Make the check or money order for the USCIS filing fees payable to “U.S. Department of Homeland Security” Do not use the initials “USDHS” or “DHS.” 

DOCUMENTS 

Note: You may submit legible photocopies of documents requested, unless the Instructions specifically state that you must submit an original document.

ELIGIBILITY

• a copy of Form I-797, Approval or Receipt Notice, for the immigrant petition (unless you are concurrently filing the immigrant petition with your Form I-485).

IDENTIFICATION 

• Two identical color passport photographs for each applicant with name and date of birth written in pencil on back (add A# if available); 

Photocopy of a government-issued identity document that has their photograph; and

• Passport (even if it is expired);
• Driver’s License; or
• Military Identification. 
• Current or previous Visas;
• I-94;
• Birth Certificate; 
• Marriage Certificate and Divorce Certificates, if applicable;
• Proof of legal name change, if you have changed your name; and

For the Primary Applicant:

• Inspection and admission, or inspection and parole documentation or Form I-485 Supplement A.
• Evidence of lawful status since arriving in the United States (or that you are exempt under 245(k) from the INA 245(c)(2), (7) and (8) bars);
• Confirmation of job offer or a signed statement confirming you intend to work in the occupational field specified in the Form I-140, if you are a self-petitioner;
• Certified police and court records of all criminal charges, arrests, or convictions regardless of final disposition, if applicable; and
• Form I-566, Interagency Record of Request – A, G, or NATO Dependent Employment Authorization or Change/Adjustment to/from A, G, or NATO Status (only if you have A, G, or NATO nonimmigrant status). 

WAIVERS, with supporting documents, if applicable:

• Form I-601, Waiver of Inadmissibility;
• Form I-212, Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal (if applicable); and/or
• Form I-508, Waiver of Diplomatic Rights, Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities.

IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTS: 

• If a student, include I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status; and
• Any other immigration related documents showing a previous immigration visa or current valid immigration status.

TRANSLATED DOCUMENTS

• All foreign documents should be translated into English by someone who is sufficient as required by USCIS.

FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS: 

• Last three years tax returns and/or IRS Transcripts;
• Employment verification letter verifying the principal applicant’s salary and permanent full-time employment;
• Credit Score;
• Bank Statements showing financial assets;
• Other documents showing financial assets if income is below poverty line; and
• Tax returns and financial assets documents for Joint-Sponsor, if applicable.