Quick Answer
What do I need for a Michigan adjustment of status (form i-485)?
Adjustment of status uses USCIS Form I-485, usually filed with an approved or concurrently filed petition such as Form I-130. The I-485 fee is $1,440, and most applicants also file Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support), Form I-693 (medical exam), and optionally I-765 for a work permit and I-131 for travel permission.
Required Forms
- I-485Application to Register Permanent Residence
- I-130Petition for Alien Relative (family-based cases)
- I-864Affidavit of Support
- I-693Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
Documents to Gather
Filing Steps, In Order
- 1.Confirm a visa number is immediately available for your category
- 2.Confirm you entered the U.S. lawfully and are eligible to adjust
- 3.Prepare the petition (I-130) and the I-485 together where allowed
- 4.Complete the I-864 with the sponsor's income documentation
- 5.Schedule the medical exam with a USCIS civil surgeon
- 6.File the package, adding I-765 and I-131 if you need work or travel authorization
- 7.Attend biometrics, then the interview
Costs (Estimated)
I-485 $1,440 (includes biometrics for most applicants). I-130 $675 paper / $625 online. Medical exam costs vary by clinic.
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