WhyFillU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
I-485: Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
What this form is for
These USCIS forms cover green cards, work permits, travel papers, and other immigration requests. Each form has its own fee and its own way to file. The blank form and official instructions are free at uscis.gov.
About this form
- Who it is for
- People already in the U.S. applying to adjust status to permanent resident (green card) through family, work, or another category.
- How filing works
- Filed with USCIS, usually with a medical exam and financial sponsorship evidence. Expect biometrics and possibly an interview. Work and travel permits can be filed alongside.
- What WhyFill does for you
- The I-485 is one of the longest USCIS forms. WhyFill breaks it into short questions in your language and prefills your history from your profile.
What you get with WhyFill
We're still building this form. When it's ready, your WhyFill fee covers:
- The official form, filled in with your answers
- A guided interview in English, Spanish, or Chinese
- A free watermarked preview you check before paying
- A filing checklist: where to file, what to include, what it costs
The government side
Government filing fee: $1,440
You pay any government filing fee directly to the agency, never to us.
The blank form and the official instructions are free at the agency's website.
You review, sign, and file the completed form yourself.
Get it free at the agency site