U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services · Federal form
Fill out Form I-485
Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status Edition 09/18/26
USCIS says: “Use this form to apply for lawful permanent resident status if you are in the United States.” Source
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Who may file. You must be physically present in the United States to file this application. Source
Facts from the official source
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| Fact | What the source says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Issued by | U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security | I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (USCIS form page) |
| Edition | Edition 09/18/26 | Form I-485 (Edition 09/18/26), official PDF Form I-485, page 1 footer (same on all 24 pages). |
| Current edition (USCIS) | USCIS lists 09/18/26 as the edition date of the current Form I-485. | I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (USCIS form page) I-485 form page, "Edition Date" section. |
| Where to file | The instructions point to the USCIS Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-485 page for the current filing location. | Instructions for Form I-485 (09/18/26), official PDF Instructions for Form I-485 (09/18/26), page 13, "Where To File?". |
| Filing fee | The instructions do not print a fee amount; they refer to Form G-1055 for the fees that apply. | Instructions for Form I-485 (09/18/26), official PDF Instructions for Form I-485 (09/18/26), page 4, General Instructions, "Filing Fee". |
| Printed pages | If you print and mail the form, the edition date and page numbers must be visible on every page and all pages must be from the same edition, or USCIS may reject it. | I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (USCIS form page) I-485 form page, "Edition Date" section. |
| Signature | USCIS will not accept a stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature, and will reject an unsigned application or one with an invalid signature. | Instructions for Form I-485 (09/18/26), official PDF Instructions for Form I-485 (09/18/26), page 4, General Instructions, "Signature". |
| Affidavit of Support | When required, failing to submit an Affidavit of Support (Form I-864 or I-864EZ) results in denial of Form I-485. | Instructions for Form I-485 (09/18/26), official PDF Instructions for Form I-485 (09/18/26), page 13, "Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA". |
| Who may file | You must be physically present in the United States to file this application. | Instructions for Form I-485 (09/18/26), official PDF Instructions for Form I-485 (09/18/26), page 2, "Who May File Form I-485?". |
| Who completes it | Principal and derivative applicants each file their own Form I-485. | Instructions for Form I-485 (09/18/26), official PDF Instructions for Form I-485 (09/18/26), page 2, "Who May File Form I-485?". |
| Official instructions | Instructions for Form I-485 (09/18/26), 41 pages. | Instructions for Form I-485 (09/18/26), official PDF Instructions for Form I-485 (09/18/26), page 1 footer. |
| Editions accepted | USCIS will reject the 01/20/25 and 09/04/26 editions if postmarked or electronically submitted on or after Sept. 18, 2026, and will only accept the 09/18/26 edition from that date. There is no grace period. | I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (USCIS form page) I-485 form page, alert dated Sept. 18, 2026. |
| How USCIS suggests filling its PDFs | For the best results, USCIS suggests downloading the PDF and completing it in the latest Adobe Acrobat Reader rather than in a web browser. | Downloading and Printing Immigration Forms (USCIS) USCIS, Downloading and Printing Immigration Forms (last reviewed 10/18/2023), second paragraph. Checked . |
| The blank form is free | USCIS forms are free on uscis.gov; USCIS warns not to pay for any USCIS form. | Downloading and Printing Immigration Forms (USCIS) USCIS, Downloading and Printing Immigration Forms, closing paragraphs. Checked . |
| Typed answers (USCIS mail filing tips) | USCIS says its forms can be completed electronically and printed to mail; typed answers should be in Courier New, size 10, bold (black ink if handwritten). PDF Tower note: PDF Tower fills the form's own fields in its own Courier font, so your copy prints like a typed form. The 2D barcode area prints blank, as it does on a hand-filled form. | Tips for Filing Forms by Mail (USCIS) USCIS, Tips for Filing Forms by Mail, "Complete Your Paper Form Accurately". Checked . |
| Filing location change | USCIS changed the I-485 filing location on Oct. 7, 2026, and accepts forms postmarked on or before Nov. 9, 2026, that are sent to any prior filing location. | I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (USCIS form page) I-485 form page, alert dated Oct. 7, 2026. |
What is on the form
- Part 1. Information About You
- Legal and other names, date of birth, A-Number, sex, place of birth, citizenship, USCIS online account number, recent immigration history and Form I-94 details, current status, addresses and Social Security card. Form I-485, pages 1-4
- Part 2. Application Type or Filing Category
- The immigrant category you are applying under (family, employment, special immigrant, humanitarian and other programs) and principal applicant details. Form I-485, pages 5-7
- Part 3. Request for Exemption for Intending Immigrant's Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA
- Whether an exemption applies or an Affidavit of Support is required (items 1.a to 1.f). Form I-485, page 8
- Part 4. Additional Information About You
- Prior immigrant visa and permanent residence applications, and employment and education history for the last 5 years. Form I-485, pages 8-9
- Part 5. Information About Your Parents
- Names, dates of birth and places of birth of both parents. Form I-485, pages 9-10
- Part 6. Information About Your Marital History
- Marital status, current spouse and prior spouses. Form I-485, pages 10-11
- Part 7. Information About Your Children
- Number of children and details for each child. Form I-485, page 12
- Part 8. Biographic Information
- Ethnicity, race, height, weight, eye color and hair color. Form I-485, page 13
- Part 9. General Eligibility and Inadmissibility Grounds
- Yes/No questions on organization memberships, criminal acts and violations, security-related grounds, public charge, illegal entries and other immigration violations, and miscellaneous conduct. Form I-485, pages 13-21
- Part 10. Applicant's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature
- Applicant phone numbers, email, certification and signature with date. Form I-485, page 22
- Part 11. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature
- Interpreter name, organization, contact details and signature, if used. Form I-485, page 22
- Part 12. Contact Information, Certification, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Application, if Other Than the Applicant
- Preparer name, organization, contact details and signature, if used. Form I-485, page 23
- Part 13. Signature at Interview
- Completed only at the interview when the USCIS officer instructs. Form I-485, page 23
- Part 14. Additional Information
- Extra space for answers that do not fit elsewhere, keyed by page, part and item number. Form I-485, page 24
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Edition and revisions
- Edition on this page: Edition 09/18/26.
Sources
- I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (USCIS form page) Retrieved .
- Form I-485 (Edition 09/18/26), official PDF Retrieved .
- Instructions for Form I-485 (09/18/26), official PDF Retrieved .
- Downloading and Printing Immigration Forms (USCIS) Retrieved .
- Tips for Filing Forms by Mail (USCIS) Retrieved .
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