Adjustment of Status Checklist
If the petition for permanent residency is based on employment, the checklist below represents the documentation to be gathered for the application for Adjustment of Status
DOCUMENTS FOR EMPLOYEE DOCUMENTS FOR EMPLOYEE?S FAMILY
Required:
o Form I-485
o $325 application fee
o Two (2) photographs
o Copy of I-140 approval notice or receipt notice if not filed with I-485
o G-325A
o Job letter from employer re-iterating job offer if not filed with I-140
o Birth certificate
o Divorce decree or death certificate if previously married
o Translations of any documents not in English
o Copies of applicable immigration-related documents
o I-94 card
o I-797 CIS approval notices for current status, if applicable
o I-20, if in F-1 status
o EAD
o Form DS-2019, if in J-1 status
o J-1 waiver (if needed)
o Form I-693, Medical Examination results, sealed in envelope by CIS-approved doctor
o $70 Biometric fee
If planning to travel or work:**
o Form I-131, Application for Advance Parole
o $170 filing fee
o Four (4) photographs
o Form I-765, for work permit
o $180 filing fee
o Two (2) photographs Required for each dependent:
o Form I-485
o $325 application fee if 14 years old or over; $225 if under 14
o Two (2) photographs
o Copy of I-140 approval notice or receipt notice if not filed with I-485
o G-325A (if age 14 or over)
o Form I-134, Affidavit of Support completed by employee accompanied by
o Copy of job offer letter
o Birth certificate
o Marriage certificate
o Divorce decree or death certificate if previously married
o Translations of any documents not in English
o Copies of applicable immigration-related documents
o I-94 card
o I-797 CIS approval notices for current status, if applicable
o I-20, if in F-1 status
o EAD
o Form DS-2019, if in J-2 status
o J-1 waiver (if needed)
o Form I-693, Medical Examination results, sealed in envelope by CIS-approved doctor
o $70 Biometric fee (if age 14 or over)
If planning to travel or work:**
o Form I-131, Application for Advance Parole
o $170 filing fee
o Four (4) photographs
o Form I-765, for work permit
o $180 filing fee
o Two (2) photographs
** If in valid H-1B status no need to apply for this if maintain terms of H-1B. However, if wish to work outside scope of H, should apply for both. ** If in H-4 status, no need to apply for this if maintain terms of H-4. However, if wish to work, should apply for both.