I-485 Instructions Table of Changes

TABLE OF CHANGES – INSTRUCTIONS

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

OMB Number: 1615-0023

08/17/2020

Reason for Revision: Affidavit of Support Rule NPRM

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Edition Date 07/15/2019

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Page1, Table of Contents	[Page 1] … USCIS Privacy Act Statement …	[Page 1] … DHS Privacy Notice …
Pages 8-14, What Evidence Must You Submit with Form I-485?	[Page 12] … 9. Evidence of Financial Support In general, you must demonstrate that you are not likely to become a public charge. This means you must show that you will be able to financially support yourself as a lawful permanent resident living indefinitely in the United States. Generally, all immediate relative and family-based adjustment applicants (beneficiaries of Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), and Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative) must have a Form I-864. Some employment- based applicants must also have a Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act (whether they are beneficiaries of a Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, or a Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, if filed in relation to certain employment-based immigrant visa classifications). See the Instructions for Form I-864 to determine when Form I-864 is required and whether an exemption may be available. If you are exempt from the Affidavit of Support requirement, you may need to file Form I-864W, Intending Immigrant’s Affidavit of Support Exemption. For more information about Form I-864 requirements, visit www.uscis.gov/i-864. For more information about the Form I-864W, visit www.uscis.gov/i-864w. For more information on how receiving public benefits may impact how USCIS determines if you are likely to become a public charge, visit www.uscis.gov. [new] 10. Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693) …	[Page 12] … [no change] NOTE: You may be able to file a Form I-864EZ instead of a Form I-864 (see Form I-864EZ instructions for who can file this form). If you are required to submit Form I-864, and are permitted to file Form I-864EZ, you may form File I-864EZ instead of the Form I-864. If you exempt from filing Form I-864, you are also exempt from filing Form I-864EZ. [no change] …
Page 19, USCIS Privacy Act Statement	[Page 19] USCIS Privacy Act Statement … PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested information on this application is to determine if you have established eligibility to adjust status to that of a permanent resident of the United States or register permanent residence. DHS will use the information you provide to grant or deny your application to adjust status to lawful permanent resident. DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision in your case or result in denial of your application. ROUTINE USES: DHS may share the information you provide on this application with other Federal, state, local, and foreign government agencies and authorized organizations. DHS follows approved routine uses described in the associated published system of records notices [DHS/USCIS-007 - Benefits Information System and DHS/USCIS-001 - Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System of Records] which you can find at www.dhs.gov/privacy. DHS may also share the information, as appropriate, for law enforcement purposes or in the interest of national security.	[Page 19] DHS Privacy Notice … PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested information on this application is to apply to adjust your status to that of a permanent resident of the United States or register permanent residence. DHS uses the information you provide to grant or deny the benefit you are seeking. DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary, including your Social Security Number. However, failure to provide the requested information will result in the delay or denial of your application. ROUTINE USES: DHS may share the information you provide on this application, and any additional requested evidence, with other Federal, state, local, and foreign government agencies and authorized organizations. DHS follows approved routine uses, as described in the associated published system of records notices [DHS/USCIS-001- Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System and DHS/USCIS-007 - Benefits Information System] and the published privacy impact assessments [DHS/USCIS/PIA-016a Computer Linked Application Information Management System and Associated Systems and DHS/USCIS/PIA-056 USCIS Electronic Immigration System] which can be found at www.dhs.gov/privacy. DHS may also share this information, as appropriate, for law enforcement purposes or in the interest of national security.

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