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USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) and EOIR (Executive Office for Immigration Review ) forms, mailing addresses, instructions and most importantly applicable laws and regulations are updated periodically. Despite our best efforts, due to the volume of documents published by USCIS and EOIR, these documents may not be current. USCIS at www.uscis.gov and www.justice.gov/eoir/ continues to provide free and updated information on forms, instructions and most importantly applicable laws and regulations.

The following includes a list of forms that are used to apply for this immigration benefit. Pictures, money orders and supplemental documents are to be attached to each respective form. When more than one form is required, a package of forms with attached supplemental documents is to be submitted. In order to be eligible to apply for an immigration benefit, a person must be eligible according to applicable laws and regulations. Extensive legal research is a very important part of this process. USCIS or EOIR publications provide very helpful information.

Application Forms:

Form I-485 (Rev. 1/18/2011) - Required Once Visa is Available

Form G-325A (Rev. 1/7/2011) - Required Once Visa is Available

Form I-1765 (Rev. 1/19/2011) - Optional for Employment Auth. Once Visa is Available

Form I-131 (Rev. 11/23/2010) - Optional for Travel Abroad Auth. Once Visa is Available

Form I-1145 (Rev. 5/10/2010) - Optional for Acceptance Notification

Form E-28 9 (Rev. 7/2009) - Only for Legal Counsel before Immigration Court

Form G-28 9 (Rev. 4/22/2009) - Only for Legal Counsel before before DHS and DOS

Form I-1693 (Rev. 7/20/2010) - To Be Prepared by Civil Surgeon

USCIS Official Instructions:

I-1485 Form Instructions (Rev. 1/18/2011)

I-485 USCIS Information (Updated 3/31/11)