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

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USCIS has issued a revised Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) effective December 10, 2024, with updates to questions and instructions. Starting February 10, 2025, USCIS will only accept the 10/24/24 version and will reject all older versions. Anyone filing for adjustment of status must use the new form after the deadline.
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On Dec. 10, 2024, we published a new edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Resident or Adjust Status, which includes updates to questions and instructions. Starting Feb. 10, 2025, we will accept only the 10/24/24 edition of Form I-485 and will reject any older editions of Form I-485.

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