How to Fill Out Immigration 485

Immigration 485 is an immigration form used to apply for permanent residence in the United States. It is filed by a noncitizen who wants to change his or her legal status from temporary visa to permanent residency (also known as green card). This form must be filled out accurately and completely.

First, make sure you have everything you need to complete the form. This includes a copy of your passport or any other government-issued identity documents, as well as copies of any birth certificates, marriage certificates and other pertinent documentation.

Next, fill in your date of birth and the names of your parents. This is important because it will help the USCIS decide whether you have a legal right to apply for permanent resident status in the U.S.

Similarly, fill in the names of any of your spouses or children who have ever entered the United States. This information will be useful in determining your eligibility to adjust to permanent resident status and whether you should have an interview with an immigration officer.

Finally, if you have not already done so, submit a certified police clearance. If you have had a criminal record, this will help the USCIS determine if you are inadmissible to the U.S.

You may also need to submit a certificate of good conduct from your home country or a similar document. It is best to consult an immigration attorney before submitting any of this information.

For example, if you have previously been arrested or charged with a crime such as possession of marijuana, you will want to provide a police clearance from your home country, so that the USCIS can verify that you have not engaged in any behavior that would make you inadmissible to the United States. If you have been arrested or charged with any other criminal offense, including a drug-related offense, it is important to have an immigration lawyer review the charges and make sure they do not disqualify you from applying for permanent residency in the U.S.

This is a lengthy section and it can be intimidating, but as long as you answer truthfully you should not have any problems. The main purpose of this question is to weed out criminals, terrorists and those who might do harm after they enter the United States.

If you do not have a clear criminal background, the immigration officer will probably look favorably on your application. However, if you are currently in removal proceedings, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement will likely detain you and place you in immigration court before your case can be resolved.

You should be aware that if you are detained during your I-485 application process, you will have a bond hearing and then a master calendar hearing in immigration court. If you are not able to attend these hearings, your case will be sent back to the Department of Homeland Security and you will then be placed in detention until the immigration courts determine your fate.