Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status - Part 1 Information About You

Sep 3, 2026

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Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (USCIS Form i-485) collects detailed biographic and immigration information from an applicant seeking lawful permanent residence. The provided sections focus on Part 1 “Information About You,” including current legal name, other names used since birth, date of birth, A-Number details, sex, place of birth, citizenship, online account number, recent immigration history, and arrival inspection or parole information. It also gathers addresses, including current physical and mailing addresses, and residence duration.

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Pages24

Reading Time8 min

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Part 1. Information About You (Person Applying for Lawful Permanent Residence)

1. Your Current Legal Name

2. Other Names You Have Used Since Birth

3. Date of Birth

4. Alien Registration Number (A-Number)

5. Other A-Number(s)

6. Sex

7. Place of Birth

8. Country of Citizenship or Nationality

9. USCIS Online Account Number

10. Recent Immigration History

11. Last Arrival in the United States

12. Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record Information

13. First Physical Presence in the United States

14. Current Immigration Status

15. Expiration Date of Current Immigration Status

16. Alien Crewman Visa

17. Arrival to Join a Vessel as a Seaman/Crewman

18. Addresses

# Application to Register Permanent Residenceor Adjust Status Department of Homeland Security U.S.Citizenship and Immigration Services For USCIS Use Only Receipt Action Block Preference Category: Country Chargeable: Priority Date: Date Form I-693 Signed By Civil Surgeon: Section of Law □ Interview □ Applicant □ INA 245(m) □ INA 209(a) Waived Interviewed □ INA 209(b) □ INA 249 Date of Initial Interview: □ INA 245(a) □ Sec.13,Act of 9/11/57 ) □ Cuban Adjustment Act □ INA 245(i) Lawful Permanent Resident as of:_ □ Other_ □ INA 245(j) To be completed by an Attorney or Accredited Representative (if any). Attorney State Bar Number Attorney or Accredited Representative Volag Number □ Select this box if USCIS Online Account Number(if any) Form G-28 is (if applicable) (if any) attached. A-Number ▶A- ▶ STARTHERE-Type or print in black ink. NOTE TOALLAPPLICANTS:If you do not completely fill out this application or fail to submit required documents listed in theInstructions,U.S.Citizenship and Immigration Services(USCIS)may reject or deny your application. Forall sections of this application,if you need to provide any additional information or are instructed to provide an explanation,usethe space provided in Part 14.Additional Information. ## Part 1.Information About You(Person applying for lawful permanent residence) ### 1. Your Current Legal Name(Do not provide a nickname) Family Name(Last Name) Given Name(First Name) Middle Name (if applicable) ### 2. Other Names You Have Used Since Birth(if applicable) Provide all other names you have ever used,including your family name at birth,other legal names,nicknames,aliases,andassumed names. Given Name(First Name) Family Name (Last Name) MidMiddle Name ifapplicable) ### 3. Date of Birth(mm/dd/y) Have you ever used any other date of birth? If you answered "Yes,"provide all other dates of birth (mm/dd/yyyy). | | | --- | | | Part 1.Information About You(Person applying for lawful permanent residence)(continued) □ Yes □No ### 4. Do you have an Alien Registration Number(A-Number)? If you answered "Yes,"provide your A-Number. A-Number(if any)▶A- Yes□No ### 5. Have you ever used,or been assigned,any other A-Number? If you answered "Yes,"provide the A-Numbers. | | | --- | | | Male □Female 6. Sex 7. Place of Birth Country of Birth City or Town of Birth 8.Country of Citizenship or Nationality 9. USCIS Online Account Number (if any) If one has been assigned,you can find it on a notice that USCIS may have sent to you. ### 10.Recent Immigration History If you last entered the United States using a passport or travel document,provide the following information.Passport or Travel Document Number Used at Last Arrival Expiration Date of this Passport or Travel Document(mm/dd/yyyy) Country that Issued this Passport or Travel Document Nonimmigrant Visa Number Used During Most Recent Arrival (if any)Date Nonimmigrant Visa Was Issued (mm/dd/yyyy) Place and Date of Last Arrival into the United StatesCity or Town State Date of Last Arrival (mm/dd/yyyy) ### 11.When I last arrived in the United States: I was inspected at a Port of Entry and admitted as (for example,exchange visitor,visitor,temporary worker,student): I was inspected at a Port of Entry and paroled as(for example,humanitarian parole,Cuban parole): I came into the United States without admission or parole. Other: | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | A-Number ▶ A- ## Part 1.Information About You(Person applying for lawful permanent resi

FAQs

What information is required in Part 1 of Form I-485 about the applicant’s identity?

Part 1 requests the applicant’s current legal name, any other names used since birth, date of birth, sex, and place of birth, along with country of citizenship or nationality. It also asks for an A-Number and, if applicable, any previously used A-Number(s).

How does the form ask for immigration history and last arrival details?

The form requests recent immigration history, including passport or travel document number used at last arrival and relevant dates. It also asks about how the applicant entered the United States on the last arrival (admitted, paroled, or entered without admission/parole) and requires supporting Form I-94 information when issued.

What address information does Part 1 require and how is current address status determined?

Part 1 collects the applicant’s current U.S. physical address and, if different, a current mailing address (safe or alternate). It also asks whether the applicant has resided at the current address for at least 5 years, and if not, requires prior address(es) for the last 5 years.

Sep 3, 2026

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