How long does it take for USCIS to respond to I-485?
If you properly file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, USCIS will initially respond by mailing you a receipt notice that confirms receipt of your application. Formally known as Form I-797C, Notice of Action (see example below), the receipt notice typically arrives 2 to 3 weeks after filing.
How to apply for adjustment of status on I-485?
Adjustment of Status (I-485) Application Procedure An I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, should be submitted to obtain permanent residence status. It is usually filed with supporting evidence and may be filed in conjunction with several other applications or petitions.
What should I do if there is confusion on Form I-485?
For USCIS, confusion results in a Request for Evidence or even a rejection. If possible, you should make use of Page 18, Part 14 of Form I-485. Add any additional information which did not fit in other parts of the form.
How do I change my address after filing Form I-485?
Tip: If you change your address after filing your Form I-485, notify USCIS within 10 days of your relocation by filing Form AR-11, Alien’s Change of Address. You also must call USCIS at 1-800-375-5283 to change the address with your pending I-485 application. Adjustment of Status Interview APPROXIMATELY 6 TO 12 MONTHS AFTER FILING
How do I apply for an I-485 form?
Go to the Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status page to see where you should file your application. Go to our Form Filing Tips page for information on how to help ensure that we will accept your application. Don’t forget to sign your form. We will reject any unsigned form. $1000.
When does the new rule for I-485 come into effect?
I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. For more information on updates to Form I-485, see this video. On Aug. 14, 2019, DHS published a final rule on the public charge ground of inadmissibility (see section 212(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act). The final rule becomes effective Oct. 15, 2019.
When to file Supplement J for Form I-485 without I-140?
If you are filing a Form I-485 without the Form I-140, or if you are requesting job portability based on a Form I-485 that has been pending with USCIS for 180 days or more, file Supplement J at the filing address for your Form I 485.