What Forms Do You Need for an Adjustment of Status?

Eligibility

Among those who are eligible to file for an adjustment of status are immigrant applicants with an approved immigrant petition, a spouse or child of an immigrant applicant, a fiancee of a U.S. citizen, an asylum-seeking applicant who's been in the country for one year after the granting of asylum, a refugee physically present in the country for one year, a Cuban citizen who was admitted into the country after January 1, 1959, and has been physically present in the country for at least one year, or a spouse or unmarried child of a Cuban petitioner, and visitors to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program.

As of May 2011 the form I-485 has six pages. The first page instructs you to fill out your family name, address, date of birth, country of birth, country of citizenship, Social Security number (if applicable), current USCIS status and the reason you are applying for the adjustment of status. The second page asks for marital status, family information regarding your spouse and children (if applicable) and the name of your parents. Other information that must be filled out on the form includes a list of organizations and parties for which you were a member and criminal history information. You must sign the application to verify that you understand English and that you've answered the form truthfully.

If you're between the age of 14 and 79, you must submit a form G-325A, which is a two-page biographic information document. The form asks you to list your name, place and date of birth, family information, residence address for the past five years, last address lived outside of the United States, name and address of employer (if applicable) and the reason the form is being submitted. Sign and date the application. Form G-1145 is a one-page document that allows you to receive e-mail or text notification when your application for adjustment of status has been accepted by the USCIS. Fill out the bottom of the form with your full first and last name, e-mail address and mobile phone number. USCIS typically notifies you within 24 hours of accepting your application.

In addition to the form I-485, you must include evidence to support the information on the application. If you have a criminal history, you must submit court documents showing the resolution of the case. General supporting evidence includes a birth certificate to support your biographical information and two color photos taken within 30 days of the application. If you're between 14 and 79 years of age, you must undergo fingerprinting which is a USCIS biometrics services requirement. You must also submit a medical examination, affidavit of support and employment letter, if filing an employment-based petition.