Form I-485 checklist

FORM I-485 CHECKLIST (2015)

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Primary Applicant

Adjustment of Status Application

1. Form I-485
2. Cover letter outlining contents (if not concurrently filed with Form I-140; see example below)
3. A check of $1070 for Applicable Fee includes $85 biometric fee(staple the check to the Form I-485)
4. Two photos (Write Name and A # on back)
5. Copy of I-140 Approval Notice or Receipt Notice (if not concurrently filed)
6. I-693, Medical Exam (must be completed by a USCIS-designated physician and submitted in a sealed envelope)
7. G-325A, Biographical Information
8. Employment Verification Letter if not filed concurrently with Form I-140
9. Copy of official birth certificate
10. Copy of marriage certificate
11. Copy of Form I-94, both sides
12. Copy of passport biographical page and visa stamps
13. Copy of I-797 Approval Notice(s) for H1b and OPT, and OPT card both sides; If J-1 visa, need to include the Waiver Approval Notice. 
14. W-2 of latest 3 year (08, 09, 10)
15. Paycheck stab for March, April and May 2011
16. (#14 and 15 are optional, but better included. I-20 is also not required, but you can put in especially those with visa stamps if you want)

Employment Authorization Application (EAD)

1. Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
2. No additional fee required if concurrently filed with I-485 application
3. Two photos meeting USCIS requirements (Attached to the form)
4. Copy of I-485 Receipt Notice (if not concurrently filed with I-485)
5. Copy of Form I-94, both sides
6. Copy of passport biographical page and visa stamps
7. Copy of I-797 Approval Notice(s) for H1b and OPT, and OPT card both sides
8. Copy of old EAD if have，both sides and the approved notice.

Advance Parole Application
1. Form I-131, Application for Travel Document No additional fee required
2. Two photos (Attached to the form)
3. Copy of I-485 Receipt Notice (if not concurrently filed with I-485)
4. Copy of Form I-94, both side
5. Copy of passport biographical page and visa stamps
6. Copy of I-797 Approval Notice(s) for H1b and OPT, and OPT card both sides

Dependent(s)

Adjustment of Status Application

1. Form I-485
2. A check of $1070 for Applicable Fee includes $85 biometric fee; staple the check to the Form I-485)
3. Two photos (Write Name and A # on back)
4. Copy of primary’s I-140 Approval Notice or Receipt Notice (if not concurrently filed)
5. I-693, Medical Exam (must be completed by a USCIS-designated physician and submitted in a sealed envelope)
6. G-325A, Biographical Information
7. Copy of official birth certificate
8. Copy of marriage certificate
9. Copy of Form I-94, both sides
10. Copy of passport biographical page and visa stamps
11. Copy of I-797 Approval Notice(s) for H1b and OPT, and OPT card both sides
12. W-2 of latest 3 year (08, 09, 10)
13. Paycheck stab for March, April and May 2011
14. (If for F2/H4, #11 can be according notices, 12 and 13 are not necessary. If for F1/H1, #12 and 13 are optional, but better included)

Employment Authorization Application (EAD)

1. Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
2. No additional fee required if concurrently filed with I-485 application
3. Two photos meeting USCIS requirements (Attached to the form)
4. Copy of I-485 Receipt Notice (if not concurrently filed with I-485)
5. Copy of Form I-94, both sides.
6. Copy of passport biographical page and visa stamps.
7. Copy of I-797 Approval Notice(s) for H1b and OPT, and OPT card both sides.
8. Copy of old EAD if have，both sides and the approved notice.

Advance Parole Application
1. Form I-131, Application for Travel Document
2. No additional fee required
3. Two photos (Attached to the form)
4. Copy of I-485 Receipt Notice (if not concurrently filed with I-485)
5. Copy of Form I-94, both sides.
6. Copy of passport biographical page and visa stamps.
7. Copy of I-797 Approval Notice(s) for H1b and OPT, and OPT card both sides.