Document Checklist

Adjustment of Status (I-485) Document Checklist

Complete list of documents needed to file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

Core Application

Completed Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence
Use the most current version from uscis.gov
Two passport-style photographs (2x2 inches)
Taken within the last 30 days, white background
Certified copy of birth certificate with English translation
Translation must include a certification statement from the translator

Core Application (continued)

Copy of valid passport (biographical page and all visa stamps)
Copy of all previous immigration documents (prior visas, I-94s)

Medical Examination

Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination (sealed envelope from civil surgeon)
Must be signed by a USCIS-designated civil surgeon — valid for 2 years
Vaccination records showing required immunizations
Bring records to your civil surgeon appointment to avoid extra costs

Supporting Documents

Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record
Download your electronic I-94 from i94.cbp.dhs.gov
Copy of current visa or approval notice granting status
All I-797 Approval Notices for previously filed petitions
Form I-130 receipt or approval notice (family-based)
Form I-140 receipt or approval notice (employment-based)

Financial Documents

Form I-864, Affidavit of Support (signed by petitioner/sponsor)
Sponsor must show income at 125% of federal poverty guidelines
Federal tax returns for the last 3 years (sponsor)
W-2 forms for the last 3 years
Recent pay stubs (last 3 months)
Bank statements showing current balances

Additional Evidence

Police clearance certificates from all countries of residence (if applicable)
Required if you lived in another country for 1+ years after age 16
Court dispositions for any arrests or criminal charges
Disclose all incidents even if charges were dropped or expunged

USCIS Filing Fee: $1,440 (includes biometrics and EAD/AP)

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