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Form I-485
Definition of Key TermsThese key terms are highlighted in blue on this page to help clarify the application process. Immigrant Petition The process by which a qualifying family member or employer sponsors a foreign national for Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card) status. Sponsor The US Citizen or Employer who files an Immigrant Petition on behalf of a foreign relative or employee Application to Adjust Status to Permanent Resident The process by which a foreign national applies for a Green Card from inside the U.S. Green Card Lawful Permanent Resident Status Immigrant Visa The document issued by a foreign consulate that allows the bearer to enter the U.S. in “Immigrant Status”. The bearer becomes a Lawful Permanent Resident upon entry into the U.S. Concurrent Filing The process of filing the Immigrant Petition and Application to Adjust Status to Permanent Resident at the same time. U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS, formerly the INS) The agency that processes the Application to Adjust Status to Permanent Resident. Lawful Permanent Resident Status Green Card Status Priority Date The date that the Immigrant Petition is filed Visa Bulletin Department of State publication that announces when a Priority Date is current Form I-797 The form that tells you what your Priority Date is Eligibility RequirementsApplicants who are currently inside the U.S. and have an approved Immigrant Petition may be eligible to file an Application to Adjust Status to Permanent Resident. Unless an applicant is applying in a category for which visa numbers are always available, an applicant must have a “current” Priority Date in order to be eligible to file. Click here to find out more about what a Priority Date is and how long you might have to wait for a Priority Date to become current. Click here to start your Application to Adjust Status to Permanent Resident. Start Your Application Now >> |
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