Before you file for a green card inside the US
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Before you file for a green card inside the US
Talk first
- I met with a lawyer or DOJ accredited representative. Name: ____________ Date: ________
- I asked: Can I adjust here? What happens if I am denied? Can I process abroad, and what bars or waivers would apply?
- I have not left the U.S. and will not leave without advice.
My history (bring copies)
- Passports, visas and I-94 records for every entry
- Any parole papers, past USCIS or court papers
- Any arrest or court records, even old or dismissed ones
My positive factors (gather proof)
- Family in the U.S. (birth and marriage certificates)
- Years here (leases, school records, bills)
- Work and taxes (pay stubs, tax returns or transcripts)
- Community (letters from church, school, employer, volunteer groups)
- People who depend on me (children, older or disabled relatives)
The application
- Form I-485, 09/18/26 edition, all pages from the same edition
- Every required paper on the form instructions' list
- Correct fee: $1,440 paper or $1,390 online (check uscis.gov the day I file)
- A full copy kept for me
Do not write your A number or Social Security number on this sheet.
From Green Card Inside the US After the Memo. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.