Definition

I-485

Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

Form I-485 is the physical green card application, filed from inside the U.S. It is the second major step in adjustment of status cases, submitted once an immigrant visa number is available.

See also

Adjustment of Status

Applying for a green card from inside the United States without leaving the country.
Priority Date

Your place in line for a visa number, based on when your petition was filed.

Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.