Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

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By Asel Williams, Esq. · Columbia Law School · Licensed immigration attorney

What is Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status)?

Form I-485 is a U.S. immigration form used to apply for permanent residency (“green card”)
Form I-485 can be filed only by individuals who are physically present in the U.S.
Form I-485 is officially known as “Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status”
Form I-485 must be filed with USCIS
Filing Form I-485 is also known as “Adjustment of Status” process
If Form I-485 is approved, applicant becomes a permanent resident and will receive a green card
This immigration status allows you to permanently live and work in the U.S.
After you have been a permanent resident for 3 or 5 years, you can apply for U.S. citizenship by filing Form N-400 (process known as “naturalization”)
Check if you must comply with the 90-Day Rule prior to filing Form I-485

Who Can File Form I-485?

You can file Form I-485 if you meet the following requirements:

Requirements	Description
The applicant must have been: Inspected and admitted into the United States; or Inspected and paroled into the United States.	Applicant entered the U.S. on a visa and you have Form I-94 Applicant has been paroled into the U.S.
The applicant must properly file an adjustment of status application	You pay the correct Form I-485 filing fee You submit Form I-485 application in a timely manner You sign and date the form You mail the completed application, along with the supporting documents to the correct Form I-485 filing address You submit Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support) with your Form I-485 application (unless exempt)
The applicant must be physically present in the United States	Applicant is physically present in the US when Form I-485 is filed Applicant attends the biometrics appointment scheduled at USCIS office Applicant stays in the U.S. until the Form I-485 application is approved Note: if you depart the U.S. before your Form I-485 is approved, USCIS will close your application and you might not be authorized to re-enter the U.S.
The applicant must be eligible to receive an immigrant visa	You have an underlying immigration petition (for example, Form I-130 for family-based applicants, Form I-140 for employment-based applicants, Form I-360, etc.)
An immigrant visa must be immediately available when the applicant files the adjustment of status application and at the time of final adjudication	Immigrant visa is always available for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens: Spouses Unmarried children under 21 Parents Family-based preference category: Your Form I-130 priority date must be current, learn more Employment-based applicants: Your Form I-140 or Labor Certification priority date must be current, learn more See if you are eligible for concurrent filing (filing Forms I-130 or I-140 together with Form I-485)
The applicant must be admissible to the United States for lawful permanent residence or eligible for a waiver of inadmissibility or other form of relief	You are admissible to the US as an immigrant. See more: Inadmissibility in U.S. immigration If you are inadmissible on one or more grounds, check if you are eligible for a waiver: Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility Form I-601A, Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
Not subject to J-1/J-2 foreign residency requirement	If applicant has ever held a J-1 or J-2 visa in the past and is still subject to the 2-year foreign residence requirement, J-1/J-2 waiver must be obtained Learn more: Waiving the J-1/J-2 Two-Year Home Residency Requirement

Adjustment of Status allows you to obtain a green card without going back to your home country.

To file Form I-485 you must fall into one of the following categories:

Immigrant category	Description
Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens (Form I-130)	Spouses Unmarried children under 21 Parents
Family preference (Form I-130)	Unmarried sons and daughters of US citizens (over 21) Spouses of permanent residents Unmarried children of permanent residents (under 21) Unmarried sons and daughters of permanent residents (over 21) Married sons and daughters of US citizen (over 21) Brothers and sisters of US citizens
K-1 fiancé(e) of US citizen (Form I-129F)	K-1 fiancé(e) of US citizens K-2 child of a fiancé(e) of US citizens Learn more: Adjustment of Status for Fiancé(e)s
Widow or widower of US citizen (Form I-360)	Widow(er) of a deceased US citizen
VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) self-petitioner (Form I-360)	Victim of abuse by a US citizen or permanent resident spouse (including former spouse) or parent
Employment-based applicants (Form I-140)	EB-1A (self-petition, Alien of Extraordinary Ability) EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) EB-1C (Multinational Executives and Managers) EB-2 (professions holding an advanced degree or its equivalent, Labor Certification required) EB-2 National Interest Waiver (self-petition, Labor Certification is not required) EB-3 (skilled worker, professional, or other worker)
Immigrant Investor (Form I-526)	EB-5 (Immigrant Investor Program)
Religious worker (Form I-360)	Members of religious denomination who will be working as a minister or in another professional capacity
Special Immigrant Juvenile (Form I-360)	Unmarried under 21 years of age who have a qualifying order from a state juvenile court
Certain Afghan or Iraqi national (Form I-360)	Nationals of Afghanistan or Iraq who worked with the US armed forces or US Coast Guard as translators Iraqi nationals who were employed by or on behalf of the US Government Afghan nationals who were employed by or on behalf of the US Government in Afghanistan, in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), or in a successor mission to ISAF
T nonimmigrants	Human trafficking victims and their family members (Form I-914)
U nonimmigrants	Crime victims and their family members (Form I-918)
Asylees	Individuals granted asylum status by USCIS or immigration court Note: you are eligible to file Form I-485 if you have been physically present in the U.S. for 1 year after obtaining asylum status
Refugees	Individuals who entered the U.S. as refugees Note: you are eligible to file Form I-485 if you have been physically present in the U.S. for 1 year after being admitted in refugee status
Cuban Adjustment Act (CAA)	Native or citizen of Cuba who was inspected and admitted or paroled into the U.S. after Jan. 1, 1959 and you have been present in the U.S. for at least 1 year Spouses and unmarried children of Cuban nationals or citizens
Dependents under Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA)	Dependents of principal HRIFA applicants (spouses, unmarried children)
Diversity Visa (DV) Program	Individuals who were selected in the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery for the current fiscal year
Continuous residence in the US since Jan. 1, 1972 (Registry)	Certain foreign nationals who entered the U.S. prior to Jan. 1, 1972 and have maintained continuous U.S. residence

Who Cannot File Form I-485?

The following individuals cannot file Form I-485:

You are not physically present in the U.S.
You entered the U.S. on C/D visas
You entered the U.S. on the way to another country (stowaways)
You were admitted to the U.S. as witnesses or informants
You are deportable due to involvement in terrorist groups or activities

Some applicants might also be inadmissible, which means that they cannot obtain a green card, even if they meet all other requirements.

Such grounds of inadmissibility include:

Communicable disease or mental health condition
Conviction of certain crimes
Threat to U.S. national security
U.S. immigration law violations
Public charge

In some cases, you might be eligible to obtain a waiver to overcome the inadmissibility:

Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility
Form I-601A, Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

Form I-485 Checklist

The documents you are required to submit with your Form I-485 application depend on your immigrant category:

Submit photocopies of the following documents:

Required evidence	Description
Documents to be submitted by all applicants
Passport-style photographs	Two color recently taken U.S. passport-style photographs of the applicant Add two more photographs if you want to apply for an Employment Authorization (EAD) Add two more photographs if you want to apply for an Advance Parole Write your name, date of birth or A number (Alien Registration Number) on the back of each photo)
Government-issued ID document with photograph	Examples of acceptable documents: Passport (even if expired) Foreign ID (front and back) State ID (front and back) Driver’s license (front and back) Military ID (front and back) Employment Authorization Document, EAD (front and back)
Long-form birth certificate	Birth certificate that lists both of the applicant’s parents If your birth was never registered, submit a Letter of Unavailability from the appropriate government office and secondary documents listing your name, date and place of birth, and parents’ names, such as: Church records (baptism certificate) School records Medical records
Legal name change documents (if applicable)	Marriage Certificate Divorce Decree Court Order of Name Change
Proof of lawful entry into the U.S.	Passport page with CBP (Customs and Border Patrol) stamp Nonimmigrant visa Form I-94 Arrival-Departure Record
Sealed medical form I-693	Sealed Form I-693 Note: it’s recommended to submit the original sealed medical form with the initial Form I-485 application. However, you can file the medical form: After filing Form I-485 As a response to USCIS Form I-693 RFE notice Medical form expiration date: Medical forms are valid for 2 years since the date a civil surgeon signs Form I-693
Immigrant Category Documentation	Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens – not applicable, you can file Forms I-130 and I-485 concurrently (at the same time). However, if a Form I-130 was already filed or approved – submit Form I-130 receipt notice or approval notice Family-based preference category – Form I-130 receipt notice or approval notice (depending on your priority date on the most recent U.S. Visa Bulletin) K-1 fiancé(e) of US citizen – Form I-129F approval notice and marriage certificate Widow or widower of US citizen – Forms I-485 and I-360 can be filed concurrently (at the same time). If Form I-360 was already filed, submit a receipt notice VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) self-petitioner – if married to a U.S. citizen, Forms I-360 and I-485 can be filed concurrently. If married to a permanent resident – Form I-360 receipt or approval notice when your priority date becomes current Employment-based applicants – Form I-140 or Labor Certification receipt notice or approval notice (depending on your priority date on the most recent U.S. Visa Bulletin) Immigrant Investor (EB-5) – Form I-526 receipt or approval notice depending on the priority date Religious worker – Form I-360 receipt or approval notice depending on the priority date Special Immigrant Juvenile – Form I-360 receipt or approval notice depending on the priority date Certain Afghan or Iraqi national – Form I-360 receipt or approval notice depending on the priority date T nonimmigrants – Proof of meeting the continuous residence requirements U nonimmigrants – proof of continuous residence in the US for 3 years after obtaining U status Asylees – proof of physical presence in the US for 1 year after obtaining asylum status Refugees – proof of physical presence in the US for 1 year after entering the US in refugee status Cuban Adjustment Act (CAA) – proof of physical presence in the U.S. for 1 year
Proof of relationship (if filing as a dependent)	If you are a spouse or unmarried child of the principal applicant: Marriage certificate and proof of prior marriage(s) termination (for spouses) Birth certificate (for children)
Affidavit of Support and proof of income	The following applicants must submit Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support): All immediate relatives of U.S. citizens: Spouses (IR-1/CR-1) Unmarried children under 21 (IR-2) Parents of U.S. citizens (IR-5) All family-based preference immigrants: Unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens (F1 category) Spouses and unmarried sons and daughters of lawful permanent residents (F2A category) Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens (F3 category) Brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens (F4 category) Some employment-based preference immigrants ONLY when: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or U.S. national relative filed Form I-140 or such relative has 5% percent or more ownership in the company that filed Form I-140 Each Form I-864 must be accompanied by supporting documents: Affidavit of Support Checklist – Form I-864 The following applicants are not required to submit Form I-864 but must file Form I-864W: Applicants who have earned or can receive credit for 40 qualifying quarters (credits) of work in the U.S. Children who will acquire U.S. citizenship under INA section 320 after obtaining permanent residency Self-petitioning widows or widowers (Form I-360) Self-petitioning VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) applicants
Form I-765 and Form I-131 (optional but recommended)	You can file Forms I-765 (Employment Authorization Document Application) and I-131 (Travel Document Application) at the same time as you file Form I-485 or after you filed Form I-485 There are additional fees to file Forms I-765 and I-131
Proof of maintaining lawful status in the U.S.	Form I-797 approval notices for all extensions and changes of nonimmigrant status Form I-94 Form I-20 (for F-1 students) Form DS-2019 (for J-1/J-2 visa holders) Passport page with an admission or parole CBP (Customs and Border Patrol) stamp *This requirement does not apply to Immediate Relatives of US citizens (spouses, unmarried children under 21 and parents)
Criminal records (if applicable)	If you have EVER been charged with a crime in any country in the world (even if the charge was later dismissed, expunged, or you were told that the charge was as if it never existed, etc.), submit the following for each charge/incident: Certified Court Dispositions for any charges, arrests, or convictions; Police Report of any criminal charges, arrests, citations
U.S. visa or entry denials (if applicable)	If you have ever been denied a U.S. visa, entry into the U.S., or any other immigration benefit: All documents that you have relating to each denial incident
Removal (deportation) proceedings documentation (if applicable)	If you have ever been put in deportation (removal) proceedings before immigration court: All documents that you have relating to the proceedings If you do not have access to those documents, you can file a FOIA request with USCIS and immigration court
J-1/J-2 waiver (if applicable)	If you were ever in J-1 or J-2 nonimmigrant status and were subject to the INA §212(e) two-year home residency requirement: Form I-612 approval notice
Documents required for specific categories
K-1 fiancé(e) of US citizen	Marriage certificate showing that the K-1 visa holder married the U.S. citizen in the 90-day period Form I-129F approval notice
Widow or widower of US citizen	Form I-130 receipt notice or approval notice (if the deceased US citizen spouse has ever filed Form I-130)
Asylee	Proof of asylum status (USCIS approval letter and I-94 record, immigration judge order) Proof of physical presence in the U.S. for 1 year since the asylum status was granted: Lease agreement Utility bills Employment contract Pay stubs Bank statements Medical records School records
Refugee	Proof of refugee status (Form I-94 or Refugee Travel Document) Proof of physical presence in the U.S. for 1 year since entering the U.S. in refugee status: Lease agreement Utility bills Employment contract Pay stubs Bank statements Medical records School records
T nonimmigrants	Proof of physical residence in the U.S. for at least three years or throughout the investigation and prosecution of the human trafficking crimes Proof that adjustment of status is warranted as a matter of discretion Proof of good moral character
U nonimmigrants	Proof of continuous physical residence in the U.S. for at least three years Proof that you assisted law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of these crimes Proof that adjustment of status is warranted as a matter of discretion in your case

Specific categories might require additional documents, learn more on the USCIS website.

Form I-485 Fees

Form I-485 application fees are provided below:

I-485 Filing Category	Paper Filing Fee
General Filing	$1,440
If under 14 years of age and submitting Form I-485 concurrently with the Form I-485 of one parent.	$950
If you are filing as an applicant who served honorably on active duty in the U.S. armed forces and who is filing under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 101(a)(27)(K).	$0
If you are filing as a refugee or you were paroled as a refugee.	$0
If you are in deportation, exclusion, or removal proceedings before an immigration judge, and the court waives your application fee.	$0
If you are filing as a person seeking or granted Special Immigrant Juvenile classification.	$0
If you are filing as a U nonimmigrant seeking adjustment of status under INA section 245(m).	$0
If you are filing as a T nonimmigrant seeking adjustment of status under INA section 245(l).	$0
If you are filing as a person seeking or granted special immigrant visa or status as: An Afghan or Iraqi translator or interpreter; An Iraqi national employed by or on behalf of the U.S. Government; An Afghan national employed by or on behalf of the U.S. Government or employed by the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF); or A derivative beneficiary of one of the above.	$0
If you are filing under Section 13 of Pub. L. 85-316 as an Afghan diplomat or immediate family member who held valid A or G status on July 14, 2021.	$0
If you are filing as a person seeking adjustment of status as an abused spouse or child under the Cuban Adjustment Act (CAA).	$0
If you are filing as a person seeking adjustment of status as an abused spouse or child under the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA).	$0
If you are filing as a person seeking immigrant classification as a Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitioner (including derivatives).	$0

Certain applicants may be eligible for a Fee Waiver. Learn more: Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver.

Form I-485 Processing Time

It can take anywhere from 9 months to 13 months to get your Form I-485 approved.

Average Form I-485 processing timeline is provided below:

2-3 weeks: USCIS mails you a receipt notice acknowledging acceptance of your application
1.5-2 months: USCIS mails you a biometrics appointment which you must attend
8-12 months: USCIS approves your EAD (Employment Authorization Document) and Advance Parole (if you filed Forms I-765 and I-131)
8-12 months: USCIS interview is scheduled (some applicants are not required to attend an interview)
9-13 months: Form I-485 approval
2 weeks after Form I-485 approval: green card is mailed to your address (track your Form I-485 online status for USPS tracking number)

The length of time that it takes for you to have an adjustment of status interview scheduled depends on the following factors:

Your immigrant category
What dates and times are available for interviews, and
How busy the local USCIS office is

The average processing time provided below is based on the USCIS data.

Family-Based Form I-485 Processing Time

Application center	Processing time
Agana GU	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Albany NY	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Albuquerque NM	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Anchorage AK	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Atlanta GA	9 Months to 29 Months
Baltimore MD	13.5 Months to 38.5 Months
Boise ID	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Boston MA	7 Months to 21.5 Months
Brooklyn NY	12.5 Months to 31.5 Months
Buffalo NY	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Charleston SC	10 Months to 31 Months
Charlotte Amalie VI	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Charlotte NC	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Chicago IL	6 Months to 28.5 Months
Christiansted VI	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Cincinnati OH	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Cleveland OH	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Columbus OH	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Dallas TX	8 Months to 23 Months
Denver CO	7.5 Months to 23 Months
Des Moines IA	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Detroit MI	6.5 Months to 12.5 Months
El Paso TX	5.5 Months to 11.5 Months
Fort Myers FL	8.5 Months to 27 Months
Fort Smith AR	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Fresno CA	6 Months to 10.5 Months
Greer SC	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Harlingen TX	6.5 Months to 16 Months
Hartford CT	10.5 Months to 22.5 Months
Helena MT	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Hialeah FL	8.5 Months to 23 Months
Honolulu HI	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Houston TX	12.5 Months to 31.5 Months
Imperial CA	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Indianapolis IN	9 Months to 27.5 Months
Jacksonville FL	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Kansas City MO	6.5 Months to 23.5 Months
Kendall FL	10 Months to 31.5 Months
Las Vegas NV	8 Months to 22.5 Months
Lawrence MA	7.5 Months to 29 Months
Long Island NY	7.5 Months to 27 Months
Los Angeles CA	7 Months to 23 Months
Los Angeles County CA	8.5 Months to 23 Months
Louisville KY	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Manchester NH	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Memphis Tennessee	6 Months to 11 Months
Miami FL	21.5 Months to 40.5 Months
Milwaukee WI	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Minneapolis-St. Paul MN	8 Months to 21.5 Months
Montgomery AL	7 Months to 17.5 Months
Mount Laurel NJ	8 Months to 22 Months
Nashville Tennessee	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Newark NJ	11 Months to 22.5 Months
New Orleans LA	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
New York City NY	12.5 Months to 32 Months
Norfolk VA	7 Months to 18.5 Months
Oakland Park FL	12.5 Months to 34 Months
Oklahoma City OK	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Omaha NE	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Orlando FL	9.5 Months to 23 Months
Philadelphia PA	8 Months to 25.5 Months
Phoenix AZ	9 Months to 29 Months
Pittsburgh PA	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Portland ME	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Portland OR	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Providence RI	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Queens NY	10 Months to 26.5 Months
Raleigh NC	7 Months to 27 Months
Reno NV	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Sacramento CA	11.5 Months to 22.5 Months
Saint Albans VT	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Saint Louis MO	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Salt Lake City UT	8.5 Months to 21 Months
San Antonio TX	7.5 Months to 15 Months
San Bernardino CA	6 Months to 14 Months
San Diego CA	7 Months to 15.5 Months
San Fernando Valley CA	7 Months to 19 Months
San Francisco CA	11 Months to 25 Months
San Jose CA	11.5 Months to 21 Months
San Juan PR	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Santa Ana CA	9.5 Months to 20.5 Months
Seattle WA	17.5 Months to 26.5 Months
Spokane WA	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Tampa FL	8 Months to 19 Months
Tucson AZ	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Washington DC	12 Months to 21.5 Months
West Palm Beach FL	10 Months to 32 Months
Wichita KS	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months
Yakima WA	8.5 Months to 25.5 Months

Employment-Based Form I-485 Processing Time

Application center	Processing time
All application centers	8.5 Months to 27.5 Months

Asylum-Based Form I-485 Processing Time

Application center	Processing time
Nebraska Service Center	7 Months to 31 Months
Texas Service Center	7 Months to 31 Months

Refugee-Based Form I-485 Processing Times

Application center	Processing time
Nebraska Service Center	9.5 Months to 13.5 Months

Under HRIFA, Indochinese Adjustment Act, Legal Immigration and Family Equity Act, or NACARA Form I-485 Processing Times

Application center	Processing time
Nebraska Service Center	14.5 Months to 64 Months

Based on an approved T Visa Form I-485 Processing Times

Application center	Processing time
Vermont Service Center	16.5 Months to 20 Months
Vermont Service Center	10 Months to 20.5 Months

To check the most current processing times for Form I-485:

Visit the USCIS website at https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times
Select “Form I-485”
Select your category and service center (your USCIS service center is printed in the lower left corner of Form I-485 receipt notice)

Keep in mind that processing times are general estimates, and individual cases may take less or more time to complete.

Additionally, USCIS may issue Requests for Evidence (RFEs) during the processing of your application, which can add to the overall processing time.

It’s crucial to respond promptly and thoroughly if you receive an RFE to avoid delays.

If your case is outside the normal processing time, you place an Outside Normal Processing Time e-Request or request assistance from your local congressman’s office.

Learn more: USCIS Expedite Request

Filing Form I-485 After Visa Overstay

If you overstay your nonimmigrant visa, you might still be able to seek an adjustment of status depending on your immigrant category and other factors.

Overstaying your visa by 180 days or more can result in you being unable to reenter the U.S. for three years.

Overstaying your visa by one year or more can stop you from reentering the U.S. for ten years.

Visa overstay does not negatively impact Form I-485 applications of immediate relatives of U.S. citizens (spouses, unmarried children under 21 and parents).

Other family-based applicants, however, who fall within the family preference and who have overstayed their visas are likely to have difficulties with obtaining their green cards.

Some applicants might be eligible to apply for waivers:

Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility
Form I-601A, Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

Filing Form I-485 After Unauthorized Employment in the U.S.

Engaging in unauthorized employment typically will cause difficulties for you during Form I-485 application process.

You still may be eligible to get a green card despite unauthorized employment history if you are fall into the following categories:

Immediate relatives of US citizen (spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents)
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) applicants
Asylees
Certain physicians and their accompanying spouse and children
Certain G-4 international organization employees, NATO-6 employees, and their family members;
Special immigrant juveniles; or
Certain members of the U.S. armed forces and their spouse and children.

Employment-based applicants also may be eligible for exemption under INA 245(k).

Form I-485 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

What is the difference between green card and Form I-485?

A green card is a document that proves the holder’s U.S. permanent resident status. Form I-485 is used to apply for a green card. Once Form I-485 is approved, you will receive an original green card by mail.

Is Form I-485 approval same as green card?

Yes, Form I-485 approval means that your green card application was approved and your green card will be issued soon.

How long does it take to get a green card after Form I-485 approval?

It typically takes 2 weeks to receive a green card by mail after Form I-485 approval date. Track your Form I-485 status online to receive an updates on card production, shipment and delivery. USPS tracking number will be posted to your Form I-485 online status when the card production facility ships it to your mailing address.

Form I-485 approved next steps

After your Form I-485 is approved, you can update your new immigration status with banks, Social Security Administration, hospitals and employer. Immigrant males age 18-26 must register with Selective Service System. You must inform USCIS of your address change within 10 days. You might become eligible for US citizenship 3 or 5 years after obtaining your green card. Certain criminal convictions might make you deportable from the US even if you hold permanent resident status.

Related Links:

Form I-485 Instructions

How to fill out Form I-485

Form I-485 checklist of required documents

Form I-485 Filing Address