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TABLE OF CHANGES – INSTRUCTIONS

Form I-485 Supplement A, Adjustment of Status Under Section 245(i)

OMB Number: 1615-0023

08/13/2019

Reason for Revision: 2019 Fee Rule.

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Expires 6/30/2019

Edition Date 12/13/2017

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Pages 1-2, Who May File to Adjust Status Under INA Section 245(i) Using Supplement A?	[Page 1] Who May File to Adjust Status Under INA Section 245(i) Using Supplement A? Use Supplement A if you are applying to adjust status under INA section 245(i). You may file Supplement A when: 1. You are filing your Form I-485 at the same time; or 2. You previously filed your Form I-485 and it remains pending. You may file Supplement A only if: …	[Page 1] Who May File to Adjust Status Under INA Section 245(i) Using Supplement A? Use Supplement A if you are applying to adjust status under INA section 245(i). You may file Supplement A when: 1. You are filing your Form I-485 at the same time; or 2. You previously filed your Form I-485 and it remains pending. NOTE: You may not file Supplement A after your Form I-485 has been adjudicated, including at the time of naturalization. You may file Supplement A only if: …
Pages 6-8, General Instructions	[Page 7] General Instructions … Translations. If you submit a document with information in a foreign language, you must also submit a full English translation. The translator must sign a certification that the English language translation is complete and accurate, and that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English. The certification must include the translator’s signature. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recommends the certification contain the translator’s printed name and the date and the translator’s contact information. How To Fill Out Supplement A …	[Page 7] General Instructions … Translations. If you submit a document with information in a foreign language, you must also submit a full English translation. The translator must sign a certification that the English language translation is complete and accurate, and that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English. The certification must include the translator’s signature. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recommends the certification contain the translator’s printed name and the date and the translator’s contact information. Delivery Information.  If your application is approved, your ensuing document (Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Document, or Travel Document) will be delivered using the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) Signature Confirmation Restricted Delivery service.  You will be required to sign for delivery of your document.  You must provide identification as requested by USPS.  If you are not able to sign for your document, you may designate an agent to sign on your behalf.  To do this you must complete either the US Postal Service Form 3801 and submit it to your local Post Office or Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, if you would like your attorney or accredited representative to receive the document. How To Fill Out Supplement A …
Pages 8-9, What Is the Filing Fee?	[Page 8] What Is the Filing Fee? … Notice to Those Making Payment by Check. If you send us a check, USCIS will convert it into an electronic funds transfer (EFT). This means we will copy your check and use the account information on it to electronically debit your account for the amount of the check. The debit from your account will usually take 24 hours and your bank will show it on your regular account statement. You will not receive your original check back. We will destroy your original check, but will keep a copy of it. If USCIS cannot process the EFT for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy in place of your original check. If USCIS cannot complete the EFT because of insufficient funds, we may try to make the transfer two additional times. [Page 9] How to Check If the Fees Are Correct …	[Page 8] What Is the Filing Fee? … [no change] You will not receive your original check back. We will destroy your original check, but will keep a copy of it. If USCIS cannot process the EFT for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy in place of your original check. If your check is returned as unpayable, we may reject your form. Payments by Credit Card If you are filing your application at a USCIS Lockbox facility, you can pay your filing fee using a credit card.  Please see Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions, at www.uscis.gov/g-1450 for more information. [Page 9] How to Check If the Fees Are Correct …

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