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Sample I-485 Cover Letter

Updated on 10/21/2023

It’s exciting when you finally get to adjust your status with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). But don’t be so elated that you end up putting together an incomplete Form I-485 adjustment of status application package.

In order to effectively adjust an immigration status in the United States, foreign nationals need to complete a Form I-485 and send it in to the USCIS with evidence/supporting documents. One way to make sure that the USCIS clearly know your application purpose and sees all of the items enclosed in your I-485 AOS package is to identify them in a cover letter.

Prepare a personalized I-485 cover letter

I-485 application can be filed based on family immigrant category, employment immigrant category, and other special immigrant category. The initial evidence for each category has some discrepancy. Therefore, cover letters for these categories of I-485 applications are different from each other. Actually, applicant’s own situation will also make the cover letter different. For example, if an applicant has ever been charged of criminal violation, his or her I-485 cover letter should include a certified copy of court judgment.

In practice, some applicants will concurrently file Form I-130 or I-140 immigrant petition with their Form I-485 application, or file Form I-765 application for employment authorization and/or Form I-131 application for Advance Parole together with their Form I-485 application. Apparently, more supporting evidence needed to be filed in a concurrent filing. As a result, a cover letter for concurrent filing is more complex.

At DYgreencard.com, we can help you prepare a complete application package (no matter it is I-485 alone or concurrent filing) with a customized cover letter based on your own situation. Get started today!

Here we provide two types of sample I-485 cover letter. One is for an applicant who is K-1 fiancé visa holder and married the U.S. citizen who sponsored this K-1 visa holder. Another is for an applicant who married a U.S. citizen and applies for green card inside the United States. Both of the two cover letters can be considered as a checklist for an I-485 application based on K-1 visa and marriage to U.S. citizen respectively.

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How To Write a USCIS Cover Letter

Preparing an immigration application for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires filling out complex paperwork and gathering supporting documents. Using a cover letter is a great way to keep your application materials organized and make sure you don’t miss any required documents. It’s also a good opportunity to highlight anything you want USCIS to know about your application. This article explains what a cover letter is and the elements it should include. It also includes a template you can use to write your own.

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Written by Jonathan Petts .  Updated May 4, 2023

What Is a USCIS Cover Letter?

A cover letter is a document that helps USCIS officers navigate your application materials. You can place a cover letter at the top of your citizenship , permanent resident , DACA , or visa application package. By outlining your reasons for applying and the contents of your application in a cover letter, you give your USCIS officer a useful overview of your case. You can also use your cover letter as a personal checklist to make sure you’ve included all necessary documents in your package.

You may also use a cover letter to explain any special circumstances you want the USCIS officer to be aware of before they start reviewing your application. If you have a unique or complicated background, it is especially helpful to supplement your application with a cover letter. It will ensure that USCIS becomes aware of any special circumstances and can consider your application with this in mind.

Is a Cover Letter Required for My USCIS Application?

USCIS does not require you to submit a cover letter for any immigration benefit or visa application. Many immigration attorneys include cover letters for their clients to prevent any misunderstandings or missing paperwork. Immigration officers read through a lot of paperwork, so any guidance or organization you can offer them will be helpful. 

Cover letters may be especially helpful when you are in a unique situation. Suppose you are applying for a marriage green card with Form I-130 : Petition for Alien Relative, and you and your spouse have lived apart for some time. You and your U.S. citizen or green card holder spouse can use a cover letter to explain this or any other unusual circumstances behind your marriage. 

USCIS will want to know the reasons behind an unusual living or marriage situation when evaluating your adjustment of status application. A cover letter can help you address any major concerns at the beginning of the process.

What Should My USCIS Cover Letter Include?

When submitting a cover letter with your application, be sure to include the following:

The USCIS filing location or lockbox address to which you’re sending your application

The date of filing

An appropriate subject (re:) line

A short introductory paragraph to describe the contents of your letter and package

If applying for a marriage-related benefit, information about the marriage date and location for yourself (the beneficiary) and your spouse (the petitioner)

An ordered list of the content in your application package, including all supporting documents and filing or biometrics fees included

A closing paragraph including your contact information

Your signature and full printed name

Your supporting documents for an application will depend on which forms you’re filing. You can determine which documents are necessary by reviewing USCIS’ webpage for your specific form. For example, USCIS lists the required supporting evidence on its webpage for Form N-400 applicants.

You’ll also need to identify the right mailing address for your application. To do so, you should consult the USCIS website. For example, naturalization applicants can review USCIS’s webpage for Form N-400 direct filing addresses .

Your filing fees will depend on your specific application type. You can use the USCIS Fee Calculator to determine your costs. For example, suppose you are filing for naturalization with Form N-400. You should select Form N-400 on the Fee Calculator and enter your age. USCIS may ask for additional information, such as your specific application category.

USCIS Cover Letter Template

You may use the sample cover letter below as guidance when writing your cover letter. This specific cover letter sample is for a naturalization application, intended for submission alongside Form N-400. Be sure to personalize this template to reflect your application type and circumstances. If you’d like to use the following template, you may also make a copy of this document to start writing.

[Petitioner’s Street Address]

[Petitioner’s City, State  ZIP code]

[Relevant USCIS mailing address]

RE: [Naturalization Application]

Beneficiary: [Immigrant’s Full Legal Name]

To Whom It May Concern:

Enclosed, please find the Naturalization Application for [Immigrant’s Full Legal Name].

The following documents accompany and support this application:

Filing Fee Payments

[Check or Money Order] in the amount of [Current Fee Amount] for Form N-400

Form G-1450 authorizing payment of the filing fee for Form N-400 (credit card charge authorization if you completed one)

[Form G-1145 (e-notice authorization if you requested them in our system)]

[OPTIONAL Beneficiary’s Form I-912 Fee Waiver Application]

[List of supporting documents]

Beneficiary’s Form N-400 Application for Naturalization

If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at [Phone Number]. Thank you very much for your prompt consideration of my Naturalization Application.

[Immigrant’s Full Name]

[Immigrant’s Signature]

[Signature Date]

Tips for Writing Your USCIS Cover Letter

When writing a USCIS cover letter, be sure to type your letter in English on a computer. Keep your letter concise and only include necessary information. A long cover letter will not be as helpful to a USCIS officer as a brief letter. If possible, keep your letter to one page. Be sure to proofread your letter before submitting your application package.

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A cover letter is an overview document that gives the USCIS officer a quick summary of what to expect in the application package. Generally, it should include an outline of the contents. In some cases, it may be a good way to communicate any special circumstances that you have.

Use each sample USCIS cover letter as an example only. You’ll need to customize it to fit your own specific situation. Although supporting documents listed in the letter may be representative of a typical case, you may need different evidence based on the way you prepared the USCIS form. Use CitizenPath to get step-by-step instructions and a checklist of supporting documents.

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The USCIS generally is not required when filing an immigration application or petition. However, it is recommended. A well written letter projects care and professionalism. If you present your case with pride and attention to detail, it’s more likely that a USCIS officer will notice the importance you place on the request. With this in mind:

  • Keep your cover letter short and simple;
  • Use typed English on single-sided white paper;
  • Proofread before sending.

What to Include in Your USCIS Cover Letter

Our examples are for informational purposes only. You must review and customize the letter for your specific use. In general, a USCIS cover letter should contain the following elements:

  • USCIS address
  • Date of filing
  • Subject line that identifies the relevant benefit
  • Short introductory paragraph describing the purpose of the letter
  • List of the documents in your package that support your request for the immigration benefit
  • Name and signature

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A Cover Letter has two (2) benefits. First, it is a nice document for a USCIS Officer to receive when they open a packet. It allows the officer to quickly see a snapshot of the filing. Second, the Cover Letter forces the filer to review what they are sending. If Anything important is missing, it is more evident than in a stack of papers 300 to 500 pages thick.

Evidence is “VERY IMPORTANT” for every Immigration Filing. To see our template checklist, please visit our Immigration Checklist: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/immigration-checklist/ 

Common Questions:

Where can i confirm immigration fees.

USCIS Offers the following USCIS Immigration Fee Tool to assist in providing USCIS the proper filing fee: https://www.uscis.gov/feecalculator

Additionally, USCIS.gov also states the fee for each USCIS Form.

Where can I confirm the USCIS Mailing Address?

USCIS.gov is the ONLY place you should confirm/receive the USCIS Mailing Address.

Are the I-765 and I-131 free with an I-485?

Yes. The Employment Authorization and Advance Parole/Travel Document are free when filed with an I-485 Adjustment of Status Filing.

Do I need Passport Photos for the filing?

Yes, most Green Card related filings require passport-style photos, or they are highly recommended. When in doubt, add them to the filing.

Are Copies of Documents ok?

Yes, copies of all documents are acceptable, as long as the copy is a nice color scan. The only time to provide original documents is when they are specifically requested by USCIS, and when submitting Certified Copies of Court, Police, and Prison Records.

What type of documents should I attach with a filing?

Please check out our Immigration Checklist for general guidance based on our filing Case Type: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/immigration-checklist/

Below are common Cover Letter Layouts:

Adjustment of status cover letter template:.

[USCIS Filing Address] Note: this info is up-to-date at USCIS.gov

Sent Via USPS Priority Mail

Regarding: [I-485 Adjustment of Status Application concurrently filed with I-130 Petition]

Petitioner: [NAME] A#: [If Any] Beneficiary: [NAME] A#: [If Any]

Dear USCIS Officer:

Enclosed please find the following documents in support of this immigration matter:

  • I-693 Immigration Medical Exam (Sealed)
  • Form I-130 Packet (Petition for Alien Relative) – Cashier Check in the amount of $550 – Form G-1145 – Form I-130 – Form I-130A (Spousal Based Filing Addition) – Passport Styled Photo of the Petitioner – Passport Styled Photo of the Beneficiary – Petitioner’s United States Birth Certificate – Petitioner’s United States Passport – Petitioner’s Social Security Card – Petitioner’s Valid, Unexpired Drivers License – Petitioner’s Military ID – Petitioner’s RED Report – Petitioner’s BIR – Petitioner’s Chronological Record or SRB – Petitioner’s Current Orders – Petitioner’s Divorce Decree for First Marriage with: [NAME] – Petitioner’s Divorce Decree for Second Marriage with: [NAME] – Petitioner’s and Beneficiary’s Marriage Certificate – Beneficiary’s Foreign Birth Certificate with English Translation – Beneficiary’s Foreign Passport – Beneficiary’s US Visa(s) – Beneficiary’s I-94 Lawful Entry Record – Beneficiary’s Military Dependent ID – Beneficiary’s Divorce Decree for First Marriage with: [NAME] – Joint Residential Lease – Joint Plane Tickets from recent trip – Joint Car Insurance naming spouse as a non-driver – Amazon Order History showing both spouses receiving packages at the marital home – Joint Photos (100 pages) – Joint Records to prove communication (200 pages)
  • Form I-485 Packet (Adjustment of Status Application) – Cashier Check in the amount of $1160 – Form G-1145 – Form I-485 – Petitioner’s and Beneficiary’s Marriage Certificate – Beneficiary’s Foreign Birth Certificate with English Translation – Beneficiary’s Foreign Passport – Beneficiary’s US Visa(s) – Beneficiary’s I-94 Lawful Entry Record – Beneficiary’s Military Dependent ID
  • Form I-944 Packet (Declaration of Self -Sufficiency) – Form G-1145 – Form I-944 – Petitioner’s and Beneficiary’s Marriage Certificate – Beneficiary’s Foreign Birth Certificate with English Translation – Beneficiary’s Foreign Passport – Beneficiary’s US Visa(s) – Beneficiary’s I-94 Lawful Entry Record – Beneficiary’s Military Dependent ID – Beneficiary’s Credit Report from Experian – Beneficiary’s Bank Statements for every account for the past 12 months – Beneficiary’s TRICARE Dental Program Enrollment Letter – Beneficiary’s TRICARE Health Insurance Enrollment Letter – Beneficiary’s Paystubs for the past 12 months – Joint TRICARE Health Insurance Effective Date Letter – Petitioner’s W-2 for past most recent year – Petitioner’s IRS Transcripts for past 3 years – Petitioner’s 1040 Tax Return for past 3 years – Petitioner’s LES for the past 12 months – Petitioner’s Credit Report – Petitioner’s Best Buy Credit Card Statement – Petitioner’s Wells Fargo Mortgage Statement
  • Form I-864 Packet (Affidavit of Support) – Form G-1145 – Form I-864 – Petitioner and Beneficiary’s Marriage Certificate – Petitioner’s United States Birth Certificate – Petitioner’s Social Security Card – Petitioner’s NC Valid Driver License – Petitioner’s Military ID Card – Petitioner’s Current Orders – Petitioner’s W-2’s for the most recent year – Petitioner’s IRS Transcripts for past 3 years – Petitioner’s 1040 Tax Return for past 3 years – Petitioner’s LES for the past 12 months
  • Form I-765 Packet (Employment Authorization Document) – Form G-1145 – Form I-765 – Beneficiary’s I-94 Lawful Entry Record – Beneficiary’s Foreign Birth Certificate with English translation – Beneficiary’s Foreign Passport – Beneficiary’s US Visa(s) – Beneficiary’s Military ID Card – Petitioner and Beneficiary’s Marriage Certificate

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Respectfully,

_____________________________________________ [NAME]

K-1 Fiance Adjustment of Status Cover Letter Template:

Regarding: [I-485 Adjustment of Status Application filed with Approved I-129F and Marriage within 90 days of entry]

  • I-129F Approval Notice
  • Marriage Certificate for marriage that occurred within 90 days of entry
  • K-1 Fiance Visa
  • I-94 Lawful Entry Record
  • Petition and Beneficiary Passport-Style Photos
  • Form I-485 Packet (Adjustment of Status Application) – Cashier Check in the amount of $1160 – Form G-1145 – Form I-485 – Petitioner’s and Beneficiary’s Marriage Certificate – Beneficiary’s Foreign Birth Certificate with English Translation – Beneficiary’s Foreign Passport – Beneficiary’s US Visa(s) – Beneficiary’s I-94 Lawful Entry Record – Beneficiary’s Military Dependent ID – Amazon Order History showing both spouses receiving packages at the marital home – Recent Photos during and after marriage

I-129F Fiance Petition Cover Letter Template:

Regarding: [I-129F Petition for Foreign Fiance]

  • Form I-129F Packet (Petition for Foreign Fiance) – Cashier Check in the amount of $510 – Form G-1145 – Form I-129F – Petitioner’s Letter of Intent to Marry within 90 days – Beneficiary’s Letter of Intent to Marry within 90 days – Petitioner’s United States Passport – Petitioner’s Social Security Card – Petitioner’s Valid, Unexpired Drivers License – Petitioner’s Military ID – Petitioner’s RED Report – Petitioner’s BIR – Petitioner’s Chronological Record or SRB – Petitioner’s Current Orders – Petitioner’s Divorce Decree for First Marriage with: [NAME] – Petitioner’s Divorce Decree for Second Marriage with: [NAME] – Beneficiary’s Foreign Birth Certificate with English Translation – Beneficiary’s Foreign Passport – Beneficiary’s US Visa(s) – Beneficiary’s I-94 Lawful Entry Record – Beneficiary’s Divorce Decree for First Marriage with: [NAME]- Joint Residential Lease – Joint Plane Tickets from a recent trip – Joint Car Insurance naming spouse as a non-driver – Joint Photos (100 pages) – Joint Records to prove communication (200 pages)

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How to Write an I-485 Cover Letter - Sample & Tips

Form I-485 is used when an individual wants to adjust their residential status to lawful permanent resident (green card holder) without returning to their home country for an immigrant visa. For people of an immigration status wishing to obtain a green card, you may need a cover letter to tie all of your documents together in a neat package. In this article, we'll introduce the structure of an I-485 cover letter , and one of our I-485 cover letter samples.

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I-485 Cover Letter Template

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This is a free cover letter template for i-485. Free Download and customize it according to the sample text below.

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I-485 cover letter sample (text).

Now that you've seen the structure, we've put together a short sample I-485 cover letter that you can use as a template to write your own I-485 cover letter. This I-485 cover letter sample uses a married couple as an example, but it would be easy to change in different circumstances.

Your street address City State Zip code

Month Day, Year

USCIS USCIS centre address

Re: Adjustment of Status Application (Family-Based I-130 Immediate Relative) Beneficiary: (insert your full name) Petitioner: (insert petitioner's full name)

Dear USCIS Officer,

I am writing to inform you of the list of documents included in this document packet. Please find my completed Adjustment of Status application for the beneficiary, (insert your full name), and the petitioner, (insert your spouse's full name), who is a United States citizen, and my spouse.

Accompanied by this letter, the following documents have been enclosed to support this application:

  • A check for (USCIS fees in USD for each form).
  • Form G-1145.
  • Form I-130 for the petitioner.
  • Form I-130A for the beneficiary.
  • Form I-485 for the beneficiary, with two photographs included.
  • Form I-765 for the beneficiary.
  • Form I-131 for the beneficiary.
  • A recent medical exam for the beneficiary.
  • The beneficiary's birth certificate and a certified translation.
  • A copy of the petitioner's birth certificate.
  • A copy of the beneficiary's passport.
  • A copy of I-94 Arrival/Departure Record.
  • A copy of our U.S. Marriage Certificate.
  • The beneficiary's divorce decree.
  • The petitioner's I-864 petition and supporting documents.

If you happen to have any concerns at all about this application or any of the documents provided, please do not hesitate to contact me at (insert phone number).

Thank you for your time.

Yours sincerely, (Sign name) (Printed full name)

It's rare that you'll need to include any other information than this in a I-485 cover letter, due to the application as a whole. This should be more than enough as a cover letter for an Adjustment of Status application which concerns a family member.

Structure of an I-485 Cover Letter

The structure of an I-485 cover letter is fairly basis, but we've put together this quick guide to help you make sure that you've covered everything you need to:

  • Your postal address.
  • The date ("Month Day, Year").
  • Address the USCIS and the add the address for the service centre you're filing at.
  • Subject line ("Re: Adjustment of Status Application (Family-Based I-130 Immediate Relative)").
  • Beneficiary's full name, petitioner's full name.
  • Salutation.
  • Reason for contacting the USCIS using full names.
  • List of enclosed documents.
  • Contact number in case of concerns.
  • Closing salutation.
  • Print full name.

Tips for writing an architecture cover letter

Writing an architecture job cover letter is the first opportunity you have in impressing an employer enough for them to consider hiring you. Even in the digital age a cover letter for architecture job is a very important thing to get right. The above architecture cover letter is a good starting template for writing your own letter. The below advice and tips will explain further what you need to write.

  • Architecture is an extremely professional field to work in and first impressions count. Ensure you letter is properly laid out and formatted with a formal letter template and a readable font.
  • Keep your cover letter short, one page is ideal.
  • Write in the active voice (I started the architecture project) instead of the passive voice (The architecture project I started). This will sell you more directly.
  • Make sure your cover letter is unique for the specific firm you are applying to. Avoid sending out a templated cover letter with the names and information changed on each. Write specific to that company’s requirements.
  • Keep a positive and direct tone throughout the letter. At this stage provide a summary of your skills and experience to date such as your academic qualifications and the length you have been working in the field.
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I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

Alert: USCIS has prioritized employment-based adjustment of status applications during every step of its processing and adjudication during this fiscal year.  We continue to make processing and resource allocation decisions to increase the pace of adjudications and limit the potential for employment-based visa numbers to go unused.  If you are applying for a Green Card in an employment-based category and we issued you a Request for Evidence (RFE) for your Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record , you should respond as soon as possible so we can finalize a decision on your adjustment application.  

ALERT: If you are concurrently filing a Form I-140 and Form I-485, do not combine your supporting documents. Clearly separate each package using fasteners or heavy clips to hold together each set. We recommend assembling each form package in the following order:

  • Check or money order or  Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions ;
  • Form G-1145, Request for e-Notification  (if applicable);
  • Form G-28  (if applicable);
  • The form you are filing; and
  • Supporting documentation.

For additional information visit: Tips for Filing Forms by Mail 

ALERT: Effective April 4, 2024, any Form I-693 that was properly completed and signed by a civil surgeon on or after Nov. 1, 2023, does not expire, and can be used indefinitely as evidence to show that the applicant is not inadmissible on health-related grounds. For more information, see the Policy Alert . 

ALERT: Below are ways you can help prevent an unnecessary delay in the adjudication of your Form I-485:

Below are ways you can help prevent an unnecessary delay in the adjudication of your Form I-485:

  • Submit your Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, at the same time you file your Form I-485;
  • File all required initial evidence and supporting documentation as described in the form instructions. You may use the Checklist of Required Initial Evidence as an optional resource; and
  • Use the current edition for Form I-485.

Submitting all required initial evidence and supporting documentation at the same time you file Form I-485 may eliminate the need for us to issue a Request for Evidence (RFE) to obtain additional evidence and documentation, which may further delay adjudication of your case.

If you are required to submit a Form I-693, we cannot approve your Form I-485 without your Form I-693. We generally consider a completed Form I-693 to remain valid for two years after the date the civil surgeon signed it.

Use this form to apply for lawful permanent resident status if you are in the United States.

Forms and Document Downloads

Form I-485 (PDF, 1.03 MB)

Instructions for Form I-485 (PDF, 868.58 KB)

Form Details

04/01/24 . You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

Dates are listed in mm/dd/yy format.

If you complete and print this form to mail it, make sure that the form edition date and page numbers are visible at the bottom of all pages and that all pages are from the same form edition. If any of the form’s pages are missing or are from a different form edition, we may reject your form.

If you need help downloading and printing forms, read our instructions . 

Where you file your Form I-485 depends on your eligibility category. Go to our  Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-485  page to see where you should file your application. 

If you file at a USCIS lockbox, you may not receive an A-Number on your Form I-797, Notice of Action, due to a change in our business process. In these cases, we will send your A-Number in a second notice a few days after accepting your application.

In general, you may not file your Form I-485 until a visa is available in your category. For information on the process of adjusting status as a permanent resident, and how to determine whether and when you are eligible to adjust status and file Form I-485, see our Visa Availability and Priority Dates and Adjustment of Status Filing Charts from the Visa Bulletin pages. For exceptions to the visa availability requirement, please check the Form I-485 instructions for your specific immigrant category for additional information.

Information graphic of Adjusting Status to become a U.S. permanent resident?1. Your relative or employer files an immigrant petition for you. 2. Determine your petition type 3. What's my priority date? 4. Find out if you can file your I-485: Check uscis.gov/visabulletinginfo

You can find the filing fee for Form I-485 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.  

You can pay the fee with a money order, personal check, cashier's check, or  pay by credit card  or debit card using  Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions . If you pay by check, you must make your check payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

When you send a payment, you agree to pay for a government service. Filing fees are final and non-refundable, regardless of any action we take on your application, petition, or request, or if you withdraw your request.  If you pay by credit card or debit card, you cannot later dispute the payment. Use our  Fee Calculator  to help determine your fee.

If you are submitting multiple forms, pay each filing fee separately. We are transitioning to electronically processing immigration benefit requests, which requires us to use multiple systems to process your package. We may reject your entire package if you submit a single, combined payment for multiple forms.

Save time by submitting all required initial evidence and supporting documentation at the same time you file Form I-485.

View the  checklist  of required initial evidence.

The checklist is an optional tool to use as you prepare your form, but does not replace statutory, regulatory, and form instruction requirements. Submitting all required initial evidence and supporting documentation at the same time you file Form I-485 may eliminate the need for us to issue a Request for Evidence to obtain additional documentation and evidence. This may also help avoid adjudication delays if we decide that you do not need to be interviewed.

You may also save time by submitting Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, with your Form I-485. We generally consider a completed Form I-693 to remain valid for two years after the date the civil surgeon signed it.

Filing Tips:  Review our  Tips for Filing Forms by Mail  page for information on how to ensure we will accept your form.

Don’t forget to sign your form.  We will reject any unsigned form.

E-Notification : If you want to receive an e-mail and/or text message that we have accepted your form at a USCIS lockbox, complete Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance , and clip it to the first page of your form.

Effective July 20, 2022, we transitioned the responsibility to adjudicate Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) petitions filed by Afghans to the U.S. Department of State (DOS). Afghans who start the SIV application process on or after July 20, 2022, may seek classification as a special immigrant with DOS by filing Form DS-157 with the application for Chief of Mission approval. For more information, see instructions on the DOS website on Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans – Who Were Employed by/on Behalf of the U.S. Government .

When filing Form I-485, you must supply evidence of an approved Form I-360 or a copy of the COM approval letter that also indicates approval of your Form DS-157 . INA 245(i)

If you are seeking to adjust status under the provisions of section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, see  Supplement A  for additional instructions.

Filing I-485 Supplement J

If you are filing Form I-485 together with a Form I-140 that names you as the principal beneficiary, you do not need to file Supplement J.

However, you must file Supplement J if you are filing Form I-485 based on a previously filed Form I-140 or if you are requesting job portability to a new, permanent job offer under INA section 204(j). Visit our  Form I-485, Supplement J page for specific instructions on when and how to file Supplement J.

Filing Form I-765 and Form I-131 with Form I-485

If you submitted Form I-485 on or after July 30, 2007, and before April 1, 2024, and paid the required fee, you do not have to pay an additional fee to also file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization , and/or Form I-131, Application for Travel Document . However, if you file Form I-485 after April 1, 2024, you must pay additional fees to file Form I-765 or Form I-131, as listed on our Fee Schedule page. In either case, you may submit these forms together. If you choose not to file Form I-765 and/or Form I-131 with your Form I-485, then you must submit a copy of your I-797C, Notice of Action, (also known as your receipt) as evidence that you filed Form I-485. 

Which Box to Check in Part 2 of Form I-485

Before filing a Form I-485 based on a family-sponsored or employment-based preference category, check our Visa Bulletin page to see if your priority date makes you eligible to apply. 

If you are the principal applicant, check the appropriate box in  Part 2, Item 1.,  of Form I-485 and check the appropriate box in  Part 2, Item 2.a.  through  8.e.

If you are the derivative spouse or child of the principal applicant, check the appropriate box in  Part 2, Item 1.,  of Form I-485 and check the appropriate box in  Part 2, Item 2.a.  through  8.e.

For more information on the Visa Bulletin or the charts, please go to our  Visa Availability and Priority Dates  page.

Premium Processing

You may file Form I-485 and Form I-140 together at the USCIS Dallas Lockbox.

If you are requesting premium processing for Form I-140, you must also file  Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service . Refer to our  Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers , page if you want to file Forms I-485, I-140, and I-907 together. Do NOT file Form I-907 at a USCIS lockbox.

If you are filing Form I-485 based on a pending or approved Form I-140, go to our  Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-485  page to see where to file your application. 

Read the Employment-Based Preferences chart in the  Department of State’s Visa Bulletin  page to ensure your priority date is current before you file your application.

Afghan Parolees

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. government or International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, or an approved Form DS-157, Petition for Special Immigrant Classification for Afghan SIV Applicants, and you did not complete Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status , 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 eligible.

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. 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. You must provide a U.S. address to file Form I-485. 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. The fastest way to submit your Form AR-11 is online . Special filing instructions apply to those filing Form I-485 in this category. 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.

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.

Review filing instructions at our  Green Card for an Afghan Who Was Employed by or on Behalf of the U.S. Government  page, and see the instructions for Form I-485 (PDF, 868.58 KB) for complete filing information.

Attorney or Representative

You may be represented, at no expense to the U.S. government, by an attorney or other authorized representative. Your representative must submit Form G-28, Notice of Entry or Appearance as Attorney or Representative, with your Form I-485. Your representative may also submit Form G-28 at the time of your interview.

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Cover Letter for AOS I-485 with eFiled I-130

Update : If anyone actually ever comes back to see this, ended up completely redoing this after seeing the notice about not sending duplicate pieces of evidence to avoid scanning errors. Saved a few hundred pages of printings which was nice. Mailed in and was accepted in ~7 days!

Hey everyone, getting ready to submit the giant I-485 packet after we eFiled the I-130/I-130A. Pretty standard AOS case with US citizen husband and beneficiary (me) on H1B, so we tried doing everything ourselves (hopefully we don't regret that!).

Before we pull the trigger, wanted to ask for any advice or anything we might be missing based on the cover letter below. I'm a little concerned about doing the eFile, since it seems most people don't. Regardless, I learned a ton from previous posts like this, so any comments would be hugely appreciated!

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

PO Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

Nature of the submission : Concurrent filing of I-130: Petition for Alien Relative (submitted electronically) & I-485: Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status for $me, a citizen of China.

Petitioner : $husband (US citizen)

Beneficiary : $me (Alien spouse)

To Whom It May Concern,

Enclosed please find the following forms in support of this adjustment of status case:

Form G-1450: Instructions for Authorization for Credit Card Transactions

Form G-1145: e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

Form I-797C: Notice of Action (receipt of e-filed Form I-130 and Form I-130A)

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

Form I-864: Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA

Form I-693: Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record

Form I-765: Application for Employment Authorization

Form I-131: Application for Travel Document.

Attached are the following forms and supporting documents in this order:

A. Form G-1450 ($1225 USD filing fee: $1,140 for Form-I485 + $85 for biometrics)

B. Form I-797C (I-130 and I-130A Receipt)

C. Form I-485

Form G-1145

Form I-797C (I-130 and I-130A Receipt)

Copy of petitioner’s United States passport (evidence of US citizenship)

Copy of beneficiary’s Chinese passport, including H1B visa

Copy of beneficiary’s Chinese birth certificate with translation

Form I-797A (H1B Visa Approval Notice)

Electronic copy of beneficiary’s I-94

Copy of certified copy of marriage certificate

Two color passport photos of beneficiary

D. Form I-864

Copy of petitioner’s IRS individual federal ‘tax return transcript’ for last 3 years

Copy of petitioner’s IRS ‘wage and income transcript’ for last 3 years

Copy of petitioner’s W-2’s for last 3 years

Copy of petitioner’s paystubs for the previous 6 months

Copy of beneficiary’s IRS individual federal ‘tax return transcript’ for last 3 years

Copy of beneficiary’s IRS ‘wage and income transcript’ for last 3 years

Copy of beneficiary’s W-2’s for last 3 years

Copy of beneficiary’s paystubs for the previous 6 months

Copy of beneficiary’s employment verification letter for current/future employer

E. Form I-693 (completed and sealed by civil surgeon)

F. Form I-765

Copy of beneficiary’s Chinese passport, including H1B visa page

Copy of beneficiary’s previous EAD card

G. Form I-131

Thank you very much for your consideration.

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Here is a copy and paste of the one that we used. I have to give credit though, I pretty much copied that from SapphireDreams' cover sheet that she posted somewhere.

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Los Angeles, CA 90012

To Whom It May Concern:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680- 4120

Nature of the submission: I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

Enclosed please find Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status,

Form I-864 Affidavit of Support, Form I-131 Application for Travel Document,

Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization and all supporting documents.

My eligibility is based on admission as the fiancé of a U.S. citizen

and subsequent marriage to that citizen within 90 days of entry.

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

• 2 photographs & receipt for photographs (date on the receipt to show they were taken within 30 days of the filing of this application on August 10, 2009)

• Check in the amount of $1010 made payable to the Department of Homeland Security

• Copy of my foreign birth certificate

• Copy of my foreign divorce certificate

• Copy of passport page with K-1 Visa

• Vaccination supplement (Vaccination Documentation Medical Worksheet)

• Form G-325A, Biographic Information Sheet, with supplemental attachments

• Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) which also includes tax documents & letter of employment from sponsor, also proof of U.S. Citizenship which includes copy of the biographic data page of sponsor’s

• U.S. Passport

• Evidence of eligibility which includes a copy of approval notice for I-129F, copy of marriage certificate, Form I-94 (front & back) and passport identity page

Form I-131, Application for Travel Document

• 2 photographs (which were taken on August 10, 2009 – receipt attached to Form I-485)

• Initial Evidence which includes a copy of an official photo identity document (passport identity page)

• A copy of Form I-94 (front & back) and K1 visa to show my present status in the United States

• Marriage Certificate to note the name change (Copy)

Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

• 2 photographs (which were taken on August 10, 2009– receipt attached to Form I-485)

• A copy of Form I-94 (front & back)

• A copy of a Federal Government-issued identity document which includes my Visa issued by a foreign consulate

• Passport Identity Page

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Does anyone have an I-485 cover letter example posted anywhere? Thanks...

Here you go. The doc lists are in the OP.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331- aos - ead -ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/page__view__findpost__p__3607999

This entire thread should be beneficial to you as well.

Aussie K1 process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/ AOS, EAD & AP - the Aussie Way (including document list) - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/ ROC April 2012 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358760-i-751-april-2012-filers/ (includes document list) N-400 April 2013 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/ (includes document list)

N-400 Interview review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6381814

N-400 Oath Ceremony review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6537699 Aussie Chat page continued - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331922-new-2011-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/ Aussie Name Change on Passport Process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248400-australian-passport-name-change-process/ Travel on maiden name passport with married name GC, tickets in married name - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183541-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/page__view__findpost__p__4135806 Shipping Costs from Aus to US - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293179-shipping-costs-aus-to-usa/ Notes: - For my "standard" timeline please see timeline to the left - For timeline with Aussie specifics & more detailed info, please see the "About Me" section of my profile

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ylo   0

I am applying marriage based Green Card. Can anyone help me to learn how to write a cover letter for my case?

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MakiG   1

On 24/08/2017 at 1:44 PM, ylo said: I am applying marriage based Green Card. Can anyone help me to learn how to write a cover letter for my case?

Hello!Did you wrote your cover letter?

Do you know maybe where I can find example for AOS trough the marriage?

tato2017   41

11 hours ago, MakiG said: Hello!Did you wrote your cover letter? Do you know maybe where I can find example for AOS trough the marriage? Thank you

Here you go ! It is attached.

Cover Letter-Template.doc

sample cover letter for form i 485

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    8. Letter from the Employer and Salary Payment Statement for February 2018. 9. Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. 10. Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization. 11. Photocopies of passport, F-1 visa, Form I-20, Form I-94, Class C03B EAD card and its Form I-797 Approval Notice, and two photos for Form I-765.

  8. I-485 Adjustment of Status Cover Letter Samples

    Attaching a cover letter to your green card application will help you organize your application documents and also help the USCIS agents review your case thoroughly! Download these cover letters I used for my personal concurrent filing I-485 application which was approved with no RFE! *All content here is for sharing experience only, not for ...

  9. Sample Employment Letter for Employment Based Adjustment of Status

    September 28, 2020. USCIS. PO Box 660867. Dallas, TX 75266. Re: Offer of continued employment. Dear Sir or Madam: This is to certify that Mr. Rahul Gupta has been employed as a Senior Software Engineer at StarTech Corporation since December 2016. His annual salary is $85,000.

  10. PDF Sample Adjustment of Status Application

    A letter from Petitioner's current employer stating position, salary and start date [-or- if Petitioner is self-employed: a copy of his/her business license, corporate documents, sample contracts or invoices or similar documents evidencing self-employment] Form 864P — poverty guidelines for XXXX.

  11. *NEW* COVER LETTER FOR IMMIGRATION

    Learn how to write a cover letter for immigration with a sample and tips. This video will help you prepare your green card packet and petition.

  12. PDF Sample I-485 Form

    Fill out the rest of this application AND Supplement A to Form I-485, Adjustment of Status Under Section 245(i) (Supplement A). For detailed filing instructions, read the Form I-485 Instructions (including any Additional Instructions that relate to the immigrant category that you selected in Item Numbers 2.a. - 8.e.) and Supplement A Instructions.

  13. SAMPLE I 485 Cover Letter

    SAMPLE I 485 Cover Letter - Free download as Word Doc (.doc / .docx), PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. The applicant has submitted documentation in support of an I-485 application for adjustment of status, including: Form I-485 with supporting documents such as photos, birth/visa records, and marriage certificate; Form I-864 affidavit of support with petitioner and ...

  14. Template Cover Letter for USCIS Immigration Filings

    The post Template Cover Letter for USCIS Immigration Filings appeared first on Fickey Martinez Law Firm. A Cover Letter has two (2) benefits. First, it is a nice document for a USCIS Officer to receive when they open a packet. ... Form I-485 Packet (Adjustment of Status Application) - Cashier Check in the amount of $1160 - Form G-1145

  15. How to Write an I-485 Cover Letter

    The structure of an I-485 cover letter is fairly basis, but we've put together this quick guide to help you make sure that you've covered everything you need to: Your postal address. The date ("Month Day, Year"). Address the USCIS and the add the address for the service centre you're filing at.

  16. Cover Letter for concurrent filling of i-130 & i-485

    Hope this helps someone out there. United States Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services P.O. Box 805887 Chicago, IL 60680-4120 Date: 02/24/2017 Concurrent Filing of Forms I-130, I-485, I-765, and I-131 To whom it may concern: Kindly find enclosed the following forms, payment, and supporting documents for YYYY (citizen of YYYY in valid F-1 status) Marriage ...

  17. Checklist of Required Initial Evidence for Form I-485 (for ...

    Form I-485 Supplement A, Adjustment of Status Under Section 245(i) (Supplement A) (if applicable). Family Members: If you are the spouse or child of a U.S. citizen's immediate relative, you must independently qualify for adjustment of status and file your own application. You cannot qualify for adjustment of status as the derivative ...

  18. I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

    Before filing a Form I-485 based on a family-sponsored or employment-based preference category, check our Visa Bulletin page to see if your priority date makes you eligible to apply. If you are the principal applicant, check the appropriate box in Part 2, Item 1., of Form I-485 and check the appropriate box in Part 2, Item 2.a. through 8.e.

  19. Need Cover Letter for I-485, I-864, I-765, I-131 Help!

    Hence, you didn't get a reply. Additionally, you can get the general idea on cover letters from the reference thread, but don't go around looking for a Form G-325A. It is likely listed on the reference cover letter, but got cut from the required form list a couple years ago. I sent in a copy of each of our passports, cover to cover.

  20. Requesting for Cover letters for I-485, I-864. : r/USCIS

    One single package, cover letter on top detailing which form/s and supporting documents you're including. We did one general cover letter, one for I-130 and one for I-485. Each form should include the supporting documentation. Label each supporting documentation with side tabs, it makes their job way easier and so is yours.

  21. Cover Letter for AOS I-485 with eFiled I-130 : r/USCIS

    Form I-131: Application for Travel Document. Attached are the following forms and supporting documents in this order: A. Form G-1450 ($1225 USD filing fee: $1,140 for Form-I485 + $85 for biometrics) B. Form I-797C (I-130 and I-130A Receipt) C. Form I-485. Form G-1145.

  22. Sample Cover Letter I-485

    Example Immigration Forms Form Downloads US Visas K1 Fiancé Visa CR1 & IR1 Spousal Visa US Visa FAQs Office Reviews & Info ... Sample Cover Letter I-485 Sample Cover Letter I-485. By Julie&Chris September 14, 2012 in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas. Share

  23. I-485 cover letter example

    Nature of the submission: I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Enclosed please find Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Form I-864 Affidavit of Support, Form I-131 Application for Travel Document, Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization and all supporting documents.