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Fill out Form I-485 online
Fill out Form I-485, the USCIS Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, free in your browser. The official current form opens here, you click the highlighted fields and type, then download it. The State and height boxes are dropdown lists that don't open here, so type those answers on top of them. Nothing is uploaded, no signup, no watermark.
Editing is free. Downloading your finished file is a one-time $1.97 per document, refundable for 7 days.
What is the Form I-485?
Form I-485 is filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) by a person already in the United States who is applying to become a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) without leaving the country.
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Common questions
Who files Form I-485?
A noncitizen physically present in the U.S. who is eligible to adjust status to lawful permanent resident files Form I-485, typically based on a family relationship, an employer petition, refugee or asylee status, or another qualifying category. Eligibility and required supporting documents depend on the category, so check the official USCIS instructions for your situation.
Is filling out the Form I-485 here free?
Filling it in is free, with no signup and no watermark. Downloading the completed form is a one-time $1.97 — not a subscription, and refundable for 7 days.
Do you upload my form to a server?
No. The form opens and is filled entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, so your personal and financial details stay on your device.
Is this the official form?
Yes. This is the official, current Form I-485 published by the U.S. government, which is public domain. You fill the genuine document.
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