How to fill out the I-485 form? What are the do's and don'ts of filling out I-485 for marriage green? It is enough to read this one!

Form I-485, which is used to adjust nonimmigrant status in the United States to permanent resident status, is the final step in the in-country application for a green card, and is also very important for a marriage green card. So.How should Form I-485 be completed? What are some things to keep in mind when filling out the form for marriage green applicants?Today's article is a hands-on guide: how to fill out the I-485 form. (Tip: If you need to apply for a marriage green card outside of China, please keep following us~)

01 Preparing for Form I-485

Applicant is in the United States(non-immigrant visa for 3 months, J visa waiver required)

Applicants whose priority date precedes Form A can submit it at any time. Whereas, a priority date that precedes Form B will requireForm B is open and cannot be submitted until it is scheduled.Schedule B scheduling is assigned by the U.S. Department of State and updated monthly through the Visa Bulletin.

Applicant submits I-485 through Marriage Green: If the spouse is already a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, he or she may complete Form I-485 directly; if the spouse is still in the I-485 filing stage, the applicant may file as a co-petitioner.

Even if the I-130 or I-130A is not approved, as long as the Form B is open, you can still file the 1-485 and get the 1-765 Worker's Card and the 1-131 Return to U.S. paper, except that you need to wait for the 1-130 to be approved before the 1-485 is processed.

02 How do I fill out Form I-485?

If you have met the above requirements, you are ready to start preparing Form I-485. First, you will need to download the form from the official USCIS websiteLatest version of Form I-485Fill in the blanks.

(USCIS official website: www.uscis.gov)

Part 1 Guide to Filling in Personal Information

1. Surnames are capitalized and first names are lowercase (Chinese generally do not have middle names).

2. The city, state, and zip code should all be filled out accurately. The residential address needs to include the complete street name with the apartment or house number to ensure that the green card is mailed accurately.

3. Fill in your date of birth accurately in the format of mm/dd/yyyy and indicate the country of birth.

4. Nationality, social security number, and green card number. The green card number is usually available at the time of I-485 application.

5. Fill in the details of the date of your last entry into the United States (format: month/day/year), enter with a visa attached to the corresponding I-94 number (can be obtained through the U.S. Immigration and Border Protection official website query).

6. Current status: Clearly define your current immigration status, such as student, visitor, or other nonimmigrant category, and indicate the active status of the status.

7. The black box labeled "For USCIS Use Only" is for the exclusive use of the USCIS, and applicants are not required to complete this section.

Part 2 Guidelines for filling in the application type

1.Relative immigrants, marriage green cards generally fall under this category. If you are based on theImmediate family or kinshipPlease check this box and attach the approved immigration application for theI-130(Petition for Relative Immigration)or I-130A(Spouse Supplemental Information Form). If you are working as aFiancée (husband) of a United States citizen(K-1 visa holders) are admitted to the United States to consummate a marriage with a U.S. citizen within 90 days of entry, check 1.a, item III, andAttached is Form I-129FThe

2. In addition, there are immigration categories such as Work Immigration, Refugee Asylum, Special Legal Programs and Additional Options.

Part 3 Guidelines for Completing Other Information

1. Place of birth, as shown on the notarial certificate of birth.

2. Current occupation, or househusband or housewife if not working.

3. Visa number, place of visa, date of visa issuance (mm/dd/yyyy).

4. Information related to parents, spouses, and children should be listed, including adult children, to prevent accidental inconsistencies in the future when filling out forms and applying for children.

In addition, it is important to be truthful about past experience (criminal, partisan, physical condition, etc.) so as not to cause the I-485 petition to be denied. In particular, the form asks"Applicationfitness for purposefor public assistance visits"Most green card applicants (e.g., relatives, occupational, lottery, etc.) can fill out a "Yes" unless your application category is a special type of immigration application such as asylum, refugee, U.S. military interpreter in Afghanistan, Cuba, Haiti, etc.

Completing Form I-485 is an important step in applying for a U.S. marriage green card. We hope that this article has provided you with valuable assistance thatIf you encounter any problems in the process of filling out the 485 form materials, you can contact us to get detailed answers, and we wish you all the best in your applications~~