I-485 Application – Required Information Checklist

This checklist is for form preparation purposes only. CoreLink Immigration Form Services prepares your USCIS form based solely on the information you provide.

Information Required for Form Completion

• Full Legal Name
• Date and Place of Birth
• Current Mailing Address
• Physical Address (if different)
• Alien Registration Number (A-Number) (if applicable)
• USCIS Online Account Number (if applicable)
• Social Security Number (if applicable)
• Contact Information – phone number and email address
• Marital History – marriage/divorce dates if applicable
• Children Information – names and dates of birth if applicable
• Employment History – last 5 years if applicable
• Immigration History – arrival information, I-94 details, prior filings if applicable
• Interpreter or Preparer Information if someone assisted with completion
• Confirmation of Information Accuracy

Additional Eligibility Information

Form I-485 includes questions related to eligibility, household information, public benefits, and other background information required by USCIS.

To complete this section of the form, please provide accurate factual responses to any questions that apply to your situation.

• Basic household size information
• Employment and income information if requested by the form
• Whether certain public benefits were received, if applicable
• Immigration history and prior filings
• Responses to USCIS background and eligibility questions

CoreLink Immigration Form Services records and organizes information based solely on the information you provide. We do not determine eligibility, admissibility, exemptions, or provide legal advice.

Optional Uploads (Reference Only)

• Driver’s License or State ID (for factual identification reference only)
• Social Security Card (for SSN verification only)
• Passport Biographic Page (for factual travel information only)

Do Not Upload

• Original passports or original identity documents
• Medical exam documents unless specifically requested for factual reference
• USCIS filing fee receipts
• Supporting evidence not necessary for form preparation
• Any documents USCIS separately requires you to mail directly

Online Filing Notes (If Applicable)

• Some USCIS forms may be eligible for online filing depending on USCIS requirements.
• Your form will be prepared based on the filing method selected during checkout.
• CoreLink Immigration Form Services does not determine online filing eligibility.
• You are responsible for confirming USCIS filing requirements before submission.

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Once submitted, your information will be organized and your form will be prepared based solely on the information you provide.