Confirmed: USCIS makes important modifications to the Green Card application in the United States
The series of new measures are within Form I-485, which is the first step to obtain legal permanent residency in the United States.
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The process to obtain legal permanent residency in the United States, better known as the Green Card, for foreigners who are in the North American country with visas or non-immigrant permits, has undergone a series of important modifications within the so-called Form I-485.
According to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), this form consists of an application to adjust the immigration status to legal permanent resident by foreigners in the United States.
However, according to the same agency, the current version of the form was adjusted to the new edition on January 20 of this year, the date of the inauguration of the current president Donald Trump, and it began to be applied since March 3.
What are the new modifications to Form I-485?
In the new format of Form I-485, recent modifications or changes aligned with Trump's new policy are evident, such as the recognition of only two genders in the United States. In fact, within the current application, the option of "Other gender identity" is no longer visible, maintaining only "Female" and "Male".
Another significant modification is the removal of the terms "alien" and "noncitizen", which were implemented during the administration of former president Joe Biden as a way to show respect to immigrants. Currently, Form I-485 only uses the term "foreigner".
In addition to this series of "visible" or easy-to-recognize modifications, Form I-485 has other important changes in the so-called "Public Charge", which is advisable to consult with an immigration specialist or lawyer.
Who can submit Form I-485 and how should the process be carried out?
As disseminated by the USCIS, this application can be submitted by immigrants who entered the United States with a temporary non-immigrant visa. Similarly, individuals under the designation of EB-5 investors, known for investing in U.S. companies, can also use this process.
The process to submit Form I-485 starts with providing biographical information to the USCIS. Subsequently, it will be necessary to prove the applicant's date and place of birth as well as the names of the applicant's parents.
Likewise, a U.S. address must be provided. In the event that this information changes during the process, it must be notified to the USCIS within 10 days using Form AR-11.
Subsequently, the established processes by the USCIS must be followed. It is worth noting that any error may result in the rejection of the application.
*This article has been automatically translated using artificial intelligence
