I 485 form 2021-2025

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The document is the USCIS Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, which is used by individuals in the United States to apply for lawful permanent residency. It includes sections for personal information, immigration history, marital and family details, biographic information, and eligibility questions. The form requires detailed responses about the applicant's background, including any previous immigration applications, criminal history, and current status. It emphasizes the importance of providing complete and accurate information to avoid denial of the application.

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Begin with Part 1, where you will provide your personal information. Fill in your family name, given name, and middle name as they appear on your legal documents.
Continue to Part 2 to select your application type. Choose the appropriate category that applies to your situation, such as family-based or employment-based.
In Part 3, list your address history for the past five years. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for processing.
Complete Parts 4 through 8 by providing details about your marital history, children, and any biographic information required. Use our platform's features to easily navigate between sections.
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What are the new rules for I-485?

The new edition of Form I-485 features these major changes: Requires applicants who need to submit a Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, or a partial Form I-693 (such as a vaccination record), to submit the Form I-693 or partial Form I-693 with their Form I-485.

What are the new changes in I-485?

The updates to Form I-485 include: Request the applicants biological sex at birth, and will only allow responses of M or F, not X; and. Replaces the term gender with sex.

What is the 6 month rule for I-485?

The six-month rule suggests that after receiving your green card through employer sponsorship, you should stay with your sponsoring employer for about six months. This is especially relevant for those who got their green cards through consular processing (while living abroad).

When was the I-485 form updated?

On Dec. 10, 2024, we published a new edition of Form I- 485, Application to Register Permanent Resident or Adjust Status (edition date 10/24/24). Starting Feb. 10, 2025, we will ONLY accept the 10/24/24 edition of Form I-485 and will reject any older editions of Form I- 485 postmarked on or after Feb.

Can I legally stay in the US after filing I-485?

When you file the Form I-485 application you are allowed to remain in the U.S. without maintaining F-1 status. Although maintaining student status is not required once you file the I-485 there is a practical benefit to maintaining your legal F-1 status.

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What is the new law for green card holders 2025?

On Jan. 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion, which directed the Department of Homeland Security to ensure that aliens comply with their duty to register with the government under section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. 1302),