Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status)

Form I-485 is the primary application filed by foreign nationals who are physically present in the United States and seeking to adjust their status to that of a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder). This form is typically filed by individuals who have been sponsored by a U.S. employer, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident family member, or who are eligible for adjustment based on other provisions of U.S. immigration law. The form requires the applicant to provide extensive personal information, as well as evidence of their eligibility for adjustment of status.