Form I-485 is an essential document to submit for the green card application process. Form I-485 is officially called the “Adjustment of Status Application”. You can submit Form I-485 if you are eligible for a green card and entered the United States on a valid nonimmigrant visa. Filing Form I-485 allows you to register lawful permanent residence. In this article, we explain how Form I-485 factors in the green card application process, who can use the form, and who is not qualified to. You will learn what the Form I-485 filing fees are, how long the processing timeframe is for Form I-485, and the required documents to submit with the form.
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