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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 seeking lawful permanent residency in the United States. It includes sections for personal information, immigration history, application type, and eligibility questions. The form requires detailed information about the applicant's identity, family background, marital status, children, and any prior immigration issues. It also addresses general eligibility and inadmissibility grounds related to criminal activity and other legal matters.

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Is i485 approval the same as green card?

The Form I-485 examines the beneficiarys prior immigration history, any criminal history, and any other reason that the beneficiary might be inadmissible as a permanent resident. USCIS will take the beneficiarys fingerprints, mandate a medical examination, and conduct a background check.

What does Form I-485 mean?

If all of the requirements are met, and an immigrant visa is allocated by the Department of State (DOS), the Form I-485 is approved. Upon approval, the applicant is mailed a Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card.

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