Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status Completed Form Examples and Samples
Explore comprehensive examples and samples of a completed Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Our filled I-485 samples cover various scenarios, including marriage-based and K-1 visa adjustments, to help you accurately complete your Green Card application and avoid common errors.
Form I-485 Example – Adjustment of Status Through Marriage (K-1 Visa Entry)
How this form was filled:
This sample I-485 form is filled out for an applicant who entered the U.S. on a K-1 fiancé(e) visa and is now applying for a Green Card after marrying their U.S. citizen petitioner. Key sections include the applicant's personal information, basis of eligibility (immediate relative), and details of their last arrival in the U.S.
Information used to fill out the document:
- Applicant's Full Name: Sofia Rossi
- Alien Registration Number (A-Number): A123-456-789
- USCIS Online Account Number: 987654321098
- Date of Birth: 06/05/1998
- Country of Birth: Italy
- Country of Citizenship: Italy
- U.S. Mailing Address: 123 Maple Lane, Anytown, CA 90210
- Date of Last Arrival: 01/15/2026
- I-94 Arrival-Departure Record Number: 11122233344
- Status at Last Arrival: K-1 Fiancée
- Application Category: Immediate Relative of a U.S. Citizen
- U.S. Citizen Spouse's Name: David Chen
- Date of Marriage: 03/01/2026
- Form Filing Date: 04/10/2026
What this filled form sample shows:
- Clear identification of the applicant's biographic information and A-Number.
- Correct selection of the basis for adjustment (Immediate Relative of a U.S. Citizen).
- Accurate details of the last entry into the U.S., which is crucial for K-1 visa holders.
- Information on the U.S. citizen spouse and the date of marriage, establishing eligibility for adjustment.
Form specifications and details:
| Form Name: | Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status |
| Use Case: | Adjustment of Status for a K-1 visa holder after marriage to a U.S. citizen. |
| Edition Date: | 02/21/23 |
| Filing Type: | Paper-based filing (can also be filed online in some cases) |
| Typical Concurrent Filings: | Form I-765 (EAD), Form I-131 (Advance Parole), Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support) |
Created: January 27, 2026 02:31 AM
