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

Exchange Visitors

If you are or were a J-1 or J-2 nonimmigrant exchange visitor and are subject to the 2-year foreign residence requirement 

of INA section 212(e), you may not apply to adjust status unless you have complied with the foreign residence 

requirement, have been granted a waiver of that requirement, or were issued a favorable waiver recommendation letter 

from U.S. Department of State (DOS).

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Form I-485 Instructions   03/29/21    

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Certain A, G, and E Nonimmigrants

If you have A, G, or E nonimmigrant status, or an occupation that would entitle you to such status, and as a result hold 

certain diplomatic rights, privileges, exemptions, and immunities, you are ineligible for adjustment of status unless you 

submit a waiver of those rights, privileges, exemptions, and immunities.