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I-485 Filing Readiness Checker

Determine whether you are ready to file Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) for your employment-based green card. Enter your EB category, country of birth, priority date, and current immigration status to get a personalized readiness assessment with a checklist of requirements met and unmet.

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I-485 Filing Readiness Checker
Check if you are ready to file for Adjustment of Status
This tool checks your priority date against the latest Visa Bulletin data from the US Department of State. It provides general guidance, not legal advice. Actual filing eligibility depends on many factors including your specific immigration history and USCIS policy updates. Always consult a licensed US immigration attorney before filing.
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How This Tool Works

Enter your employment-based (EB) green card category, country of birth, priority date, current immigration status, and I-140 petition status. The tool checks each requirement against known filing criteria and produces a readiness score: Ready, Almost Ready, or Not Yet. Each requirement is shown with a green check or red X, along with a detailed explanation of what it means for your case.

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What This Tool Checks

The tool evaluates five key requirements for I-485 filing: (1) whether your I-140 petition is approved or you are eligible for concurrent filing, (2) whether your priority date is likely current based on historical visa bulletin patterns, (3) whether your current immigration status allows I-485 filing, (4) whether you need a medical exam, and (5) filing fee readiness. Priority date estimates are approximate and based on typical bulletin movement patterns.

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Tips for Using This Tool

1Check the Visa Bulletin every month on the Department of State website. Priority dates can move forward or retrogress (move backward), so monitor it regularly.
2Gather all supporting documents before filing, including birth certificates, passport copies, I-94 records, tax returns, employment verification letters, and the completed I-693 medical exam.
3Consider filing I-485 along with I-765 (EAD) and I-131 (Advance Parole) to get work and travel authorization while your green card application is pending.
4If your employer has not yet started the green card process, use this tool to understand the requirements and have an informed conversation with your employer or immigration attorney.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, is the form you file with USCIS to become a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) while you are already in the United States. It is commonly called “Adjustment of Status” or “AOS.” Filing I-485 is one of the final steps in the employment-based green card process, after your employer completes PERM labor certification and your I-140 petition is filed.
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Data Source & Methodology

Priority date estimates in this tool are based on historical patterns from the Department of State Visa Bulletin. The tool uses approximate cutoff years for each EB category and country combination. These are not real-time bulletin dates. Always check the latest Visa Bulletin on the Department of State website for the most current final action dates and dates for filing. Filing requirements are based on USCIS guidance for Form I-485.

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This tool uses simplified logic and historical estimates. It does not account for visa bulletin retrogression, Dates for Filing vs. Final Action Date differences, individual circumstances that may affect eligibility, or recent policy changes. Priority date movement is unpredictable and can move backward. Always verify your eligibility with a licensed immigration attorney.

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