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USCIS Form I-485

I-485 Intake Form

Please complete this intake form to help us prepare your I-485 application. All information provided is confidential and protected by attorney-client privilege.

Recent Immigration History

Form I-94 Information

Current U.S. Physical Address

Most Recent Address Outside the United States

Social Security Information

Required Supporting Documents

The following documents are typically required. Your attorney will advise on specific requirements for your case.

Family-Based Applicants

  • Copy of petitioner's U.S. citizenship or LPR evidence
  • Copy of approved I-130 receipt or approval notice (I-797)
  • Marriage certificate (if spouse-based)
  • Evidence of bona fide marriage (joint accounts, photos, leases)
  • Divorce/death certificates for prior marriages
  • Birth certificates proving parent-child relationship
  • Adoption decree (if applicable)

Employment-Based Applicants

  • Copy of approved I-140 receipt or approval notice (I-797)
  • Employment letter from petitioning employer
  • Evidence of job qualifications (degrees, certifications)
  • Labor certification (PERM) approval (if applicable)
  • Business plan and evidence of investment (if EB-5)

All Applicants

Form I-485 (completed by attorney)
2 passport-style photographs
Copy of government-issued photo ID
Copy of birth certificate with translation
Copy of passport biographical page
Form I-693 (sealed medical examination)
Copy of I-94 Arrival/Departure Record
Evidence of immigration status (visa, I-797 approval notice)
Form I-864 Affidavit of Support (or exemption evidence)
Tax returns, W-2s, pay stubs (last 3 years)
Copy of Social Security card (if issued)
⚠ All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

Upload supporting documents for your I-485 application. Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, PNG (max 10MB each).

Recommended: Valid passport, birth certificate, marriage certificate, I-94 record, I-797 approval notice, tax returns (3 years), employment letter, I-693 medical exam, passport photos, I-864 affidavit of support.

or drag and drop files here

Maximum file size: 10MB

You can also email documents to [email protected]

I certify that the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false information may result in denial of the application and possible legal consequences. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States that the foregoing is true and correct.