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Steps for Adjustment of Status Determine if you are eligible to apply for a Green Card. You or someone else must file an immigrant petition for you (if applicable) Check visa availability (if applicable) File Form I-485. Go to your Application Support Center appointment. Go to your interview (if applicable)
Checklist for Principal Applicants Two passport-style photographs; A copy of a government-issued identity document with photograph; A copy of your birth certificate. Inspection and admission, or inspection and parole documentation (unless applying for adjustment under INA 245(i)).
Form I-485 Processing Time You can expect the total processing time for the I-485 to be at least 8-14 months. It may take four to six weeks for USCIS to accept your request and send you an acknowledgment of receipt. You will then receive a notice of your biometric appointment, which you must attend.
At a Glance: The Form I-485 processing time for obtaining a green card involves several steps. After filing the application, you will receive a confirmation of receipt from USCIS. Next, you will be scheduled for a biometrics appointment, followed by attending the appointment and providing your biometrics information.
If successful, youll receive your green card or permanent residence 8 to 14 months after originally filing Form I-485. Be aware that theres a possibility that the USCIS may reject your application. If approved, youll receive your green card in the mail.
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You can expect the total I-485 processing time to be at least 8 to 14 months. It may take four to six weeks for USCIS to accept your application and send you a confirmation receipt. You then will receive notice of your biometrics appointment, which you must attend.
The average I-485 processing time for family forms in 2023 is between 12 and 37 months. The average I-485 processing time for employment applications in 2023 is between 9 and 42 months.
Generally, an applicant is only eligible to file Form I-485 if a visa is immediately available. This start with a visa petition. Most applicants must have someone else file the petition for you. (In some cases you may be eligible to file for yourself.)

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