Pending I-485
Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, is used by individuals in the U.S. to apply for lawful permanent resident status (green card).
Key Information
Eligibility Categories
Family-based, employment-based, diversity visa, asylum/refugee, and special immigrant categories. Each has specific requirements and priority dates.
Concurrent Filing
In some cases, you can file I-485 concurrently with the underlying immigrant petition (I-140 or I-130) when a visa number is immediately available.
Work Authorization
While I-485 is pending, you can apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) using Form I-765.
Travel Permission
Advance Parole (Form I-131) allows you to travel internationally and return while your application is pending.
Recent Policy Changes
New Form I-485 edition required as of Feb 2025; Form I-693 must now be submitted with I-485. Processing holds implemented for applicants from countries listed in Presidential Proclamations (Dec 2025). USCIS may re-examine previously approved benefits for affected individuals.
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