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USCIS Form I-485 Supplement A: Supplement A to Form I-485, Adjustment of Status Under Section 245(i)

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What is USCIS Form I-485 Supplement A used for?

Use this form to provide us with additional information if you are requesting to adjust status under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Supplement A is used only with a section 245(i) adjustment request

Form I-485 Supplement A supplies the additional facts required when an adjustment applicant invokes section 245(i) of the INA. It does not replace Form I-485 and is not an optional general supplement for every adjustment case. The applicant must identify the qualifying basis and connect it to the underlying immigrant petition or labor-certification history described in the instructions.

Build a dated record of the qualifying filing, the relationship to the principal beneficiary when derivative treatment is claimed, physical presence evidence where required, and any prior immigration violations relevant to the 245(i) request. The supplement may carry a separate fee and filing rules. Do not assume that paying the additional amount cures every inadmissibility issue or creates adjustment eligibility independent of the main I-485 case.

What to prepare before filling I-485 Supplement A

  1. 01

    Confirm that Form I-485 Supplement A, Supplement A to Form I-485, Adjustment of Status Under Section 245(i), matches the specific benefit, request, verification, or record you need.

  2. 02

    Download the current Form I-485 Supplement A and its separate instructions from USCIS, then compare the edition date before typing any answers.

  3. 03

    For Form I-485 Supplement A, collect the identity records, receipt or account numbers, dates, addresses, and prior immigration documents that support your answers.

  4. 04

    Choose paper or online filing for Form I-485 Supplement A only after checking whether your eligibility category supports the online option.

Current official filing details

The details below are condensed from the USCIS page reviewed on 2026-07-26. Follow the official page and instructions if they differ from this snapshot.

Edition date

01/20/25. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

Where to file

You have 2 options for filing your Form I-485 Supplement A with USCIS: By mail (paper); or Online. Filing Your Form I-485 Supplement A by Mail File Supplement A together with your Form I-485.

Go to our Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status page to see where you should file your application. Filing Your Form I-485 Supplement A Online First, create a USCIS online account or log in if you already have an account.

To learn more about how to create or access your USCIS online account, visit our How to Create a USCIS Online Account page. You can submit Form I-485 online with Supplement A at the time of filing.

If you already have a Form I-485 application pending with USCIS (with a receipt number that begins with IOE), you may file Supplement A online by itself, without any other forms (except for Form G-28, if you are filing as an attorney or accredited representative.

Filing fee

You can find the filing fee for Form I-485 Supplement A by visiting our Fee Schedule page.

USCIS filing tips

If you previously filed your Form I-485 and it is still pending, be sure to include a copy of the I-797 receipt notice for your pending Form I-485 when you file your Form I-485 Supplement A.

Official I-485 Supplement A downloads and filing links

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USCIS Form I-485 Supplement A FAQ

What is Form I-485 Supplement A used for?

Use this form to provide us with additional information if you are requesting to adjust status under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

How much does Form I-485 Supplement A cost?

You can find the filing fee for Form I-485 Supplement A by visiting our Fee Schedule page.

Can I file Form I-485 Supplement A online?

USCIS lists an online option, but availability can depend on the filer and eligibility category. Confirm the option on the official page before starting.

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Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Independent guide by Clerks AI; not affiliated with USCIS and not legal advice.

Last researched 2026-07-26. Recheck the official page before filing.