Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence 2025

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Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, is for a person in the United States to apply for lawful permanent resident status (often referred to as a Green Card).
After your adjustment of status (I-485) petition is approved, you (and your dependents who applied with you) need to go to the nearby U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) local office to get your passport stamped.
USCIS will evaluate your application and accompanying materials without requiring an in-person interview if you are eligible for an interview waiver. This can speed up the procedure, but make sure your application is complete and well-prepared.
New card is being produced for i-485 This means that your application to adjust your status to a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) has been approved by USCIS. They are now in the process of creating your green card, which will soon be sent to you.
All adjustment of status applicants must be interviewed by an officer unless the interview is waived by USCIS. The decision to waive the interview should be made on a case-by-case basis. The interview enables USCIS to verify important information about the applicant to determine eligibility for adjustment.
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Upon approval, the applicant is mailed a Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card. The date the Form I-485 is approved becomes the date of adjustment, which in turn determines how soon the newly adjusted Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) may apply for U.S. citizenship. Permanent Resident Cards are valid for ten years.

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