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

Evidence of Financial Support

If you are filing Form I-485 as an abused spouse or child under the HRIFA, you do not need to submit evidence of 

financial support.

Additional Evidence Requirements

As an abused spouse or child under the HRIFA, you must submit evidence showing you meet certain requirements specific 

to this immigrant category.  Therefore, in addition to the evidence listed in the 

What Evidence Must You Submit with 

Form I-485

 section, you must also submit evidence of:

1. 

Haitian nationality; and

2. 

Evidence of battery or extreme cruelty.

Evidence of Nationality 

You must submit evidence of your Haitian nationality.  If you acquired Haitian nationality other than through birth in 

Haiti, provide a copy of the certificate of naturalization or certificate of citizenship issued by the Haitian government.