Form i-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

Derivative Applicants

As a spouse or child of a qualifying CAA applicant, you may file to adjust status as a derivative applicant under the CAA 

regardless of your nationality or place of birth.  Furthermore, you may apply under the CAA regardless of how long your 

relationship with the qualifying CAA applicant has existed.  Whether your relationship began before or after your Cuban 

spouse or parent became a lawful permanent resident does not matter.

Evidence of Financial Support

If you are filing Form I-485 based on the CAA, you do not need to submit evidence of financial support. 

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Form I-485 Instructions   03/29/21    

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