Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved with change
10/24/2024
09/13/2024
By NLT the end of CY 2024, USCIS subject matter experts will convene a call with OIRA and EOP parters to discuss ways of streamlining how I-485 applicants request work authorization. Specifically, we'd like to discuss adding an "EAD" checkbox (or something similar) to the I-485 to allow applicants to simultaneously apply for and obtain work authorization.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2027
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2027
2,223,371
0
1,448,245
8,590,375
0
5,700,584
363,780,655
0
236,957,091
The information on Form I-485 will be used to request and determine eligibility for adjustment of permanent residence status. Supplement A is used to adjust status under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act).
The estimated annual time burden (in hours) increased due to an increase in the agency estimated number of respondents and the addition of necessary content more than offsetting the estimated net burden decrease across all instruments (I-485, Supplement A, and Supplement J). If the estimated respondent population remained unchanged and the necessary content was not added, USCIS estimates a savings of $1.3 million hours.
With this Revision action, there was an increase in the total estimated annual out-of-pocket cost burden. This result stems from no change in costs due to a change in the Agency Estimate and an increase in costs due to Program Change.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.