1. Navigating the New I-485
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2. 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

3. Key Changes to Form I-485

4. 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

5. Alien Number Auto Populates Like N-400

6. Other Names /DOB

7. Safe Mailing Address

8. Application Type or Filing Category

9. New Form Accounts for Derivative Beneficiaries

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

11. Also asks for 5 Years of Employment History

12. Parents Information Added

13. Marital History Added and Very Detailed

15. Biographic Information Added

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

17. New Questions Regarding Eligibility /Admissibility

18. Inadmissibility is now more clear by category

19. 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

20. Applicant’s Declaration

22. Clarifies for Applicant Signature at Interview

23. 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
Final Thoughts