Medical Examination
- Attend medical examination conducted by USCIS-approved civil surgeon
- Receive I-693 medical examination findings in sealed envelope
USCIS Filing
- Form I-485
- Form I-693
- Form G-1145
- Birth certificate
- Form I-131 (optional)
- Form I-175 (optional)
- Copy of passport biography page
- Copy of passport visa history
- Color Passport-style photographs (2)
- $1,225 check or money order for filing and biometric fees
- Form I-130 (if family based)
- Form I-140 (if employment based)
- Appropriate filing frees for I-130 or I-140 (if needed)
- Employment letter (if needed)
- Any necessary marriage, divorce or other certified legal documents
- Send via trackable mail or courier service
- Await Notice of Action for biometrics appointment
- Attend biometrics appointment
- Await Notice of Action for an interview, if necessary
- Await application approval or denial letter
- If approved, go to your local USCIS field office to get passport stamped with temporary green card
- Receive permanent green card, Form I-551 in the mail
Please note that if you use RapidVisa for your AOS, we will provide you with a customized, more detailed adjustment of status checklist of items specific to your situation. This is an example of the types of items needed during the AOS process.