

Save time by submitting all required initial evidence and supporting documentation listed under “Checklist of Required Initial Evidence” heading at the same time you file Form I-485. Government page, and see the instructions for Form I-485 (PDF, 898.98 KB) for complete filing information. Review filing instructions at our Green Card for an Afghan Who Was Employed by or on Behalf of the U.S. When filing Form I-485, include evidence of an approved Form I-360 petition or a copy of the Chief of Mission approval letter which also indicates approval of your Form DS-157 petition. You do not have to pay the filing or biometric services fees for Form I-485 if you were paroled into the United States due to the humanitarian crisis and are applying for adjustment as an Afghan Special Immigrant.

Special filing instructions apply to those filing Form I-485 in this category. The fastest way to submit your Form AR-11 is online. If your address changes, you must notify us of your new address within 10 days by submitting Form AR-11, Alien’s Change of Address Card. government or International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, and you did not complete Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, at a safe haven, we encourage you to file Form I-485 as soon as possible to apply to become a lawful permanent resident and get a Green Card. If you are an Afghan parolee with an approved Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, as an Afghan employed by or on behalf of the U.S. *For filings sent by commercial courier (such as UPS, FedEx and DHL), the postmark date is the date reflected on the courier receipt. We will reject the 12/23/22 edition of Form I-485 if it is postmarked on or before Dec.We will reject the 07/15/22 edition of Form I-485 if it is postmarked on or after Dec.USCIS will reject any Form I-485 with the edition date of 12/23/22 filed before Dec. DO NOT file the 12/23/22 edition of Form I-485 before Dec. USCIS has published the final 12/23/22 edition of Form I-485 for applicants to prepare their applications in advance of Dec. Preview versions of the new Form I-485 and form instructions were also published on on Nov. Preview versions of the new edition of Form I-485 and form instructions were published on on Sept. 23, 2022, and requires collection of information in the new edition of Form I-485. The new final rule will go into effect on Dec. 9, 2022, DHS published the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility final rule to provide clarity and consistency for noncitizens on how DHS will administer the public charge ground of inadmissibility. 23, 2022, you must use the 07/15/22 edition of Form I-485 or we will reject your filing. 23, 2022, you must use the 12/23/22 edition of Form I-485 or we will reject your filing. If you file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, on or after Dec.
