USCIS Form I-485: Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status – PDF & Instructions

About I-485

Free USCIS Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status): download the official PDF, read instructions, and see where to file — mail, fax, or online.

This guide is part of the USCIS forms cluster, which is designed to rank for PDF, instructions, and official-form intent while keeping the related fax workflow on the same page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get the official I-485 PDF?

This guide links to the official PDF and source page for I-485 near the top of the page.

Can I fax I-485 with Send Fax Pro?

Yes. Send Fax Pro supports document-first fax workflows and this guide explains how to review the official source before sending the packet.