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Throughout these Instructions, we will sometimes refer to Form I-485 as an application for adjustment of status or as an adjustment application. Read through and follow these Instructions and all instructions as written on the application.  \nWho May File Form I-485?  \nYou must be physically present in the United States to file this application. Additional eligibility requirements for adjustment of status may vary depending on the immigrant category in which you are applying. For more information on adjustment of status eligibility, go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website at [www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/adjustment-status](www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/adjustment-status).  \nYou may apply as the person who directly qualifies for an immigrant category (“principal applicant”) or, in some cases, as the spouse or the child of a principal applicant (“derivative applicant”). 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