Navigating the New I-485 Renee Flowers

Course Objectives Introduce Understand Identify Introduce New Form I-485 Introduce Understand Key Changes to the Form Itself Understand Understand New Scenarios in Which a Client May Need Legal Advice on this Form Identify the Changes in Support of Non-Attorney Immigration Services Providers Identify Course Objectives

Key Changes to Form I-485

Important Changes Increased from 12 – 18 pages Instructions increased to 42 Pages Accounts for many scenarios that were not previously included VAWA Cuban Adjustments Specifically requests for all names used – legal and illegal / Dates of Birth / Social Security Numbers Asks for Copious Amounts of NEW information New Form may require legal advice more frequently than before

Alien Number Auto Populates Like N-400

Other Names /DOB

Safe Mailing Address

Application Type or Filing Category

New Form Accounts for Derivative Beneficiaries

Now Asks for 5 Years of Residency Similar to I-130

Also asks for 5 Years of Employment History

Parents Information Added

Marital History Added and Very Detailed

Biographic Information Added

New Look for Membership in Groups/Organization – Admissibility-Part 8

New Questions Regarding Eligibility /Admissibility

Inadmissibility is now more clear by category

Answering “YES” to Part 8 Anytime a client / potential client answers “YES” to ANY question in Part 8 should seek legal advice before filing Form I-485

Applicant’s Declaration

Clarifies for Applicant Signature at Interview

Final Thoughts Take the time to review the new form Line by Line Seek an Attorney Consult When in Doubt NAIP Provides Assistance with Form Preparation for it’s Members For More Information on NAIP Membership, Visit www.naipusa.org Final Thoughts