Document Checklist — I-485 Interview
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Overall progress
8 / 13 items gathered
5 / 7 Required
3 / 4 Recommended
0 / 2 Situational
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Required
Must have at interview
5 / 7 gathered
Valid passport (all pages)
Current passport plus any old passports with travel history.
USCIS uses your passport to verify identity and travel history. Bring all old passports for backup.
I-485 receipt notice (I-797)
I-797
The original notice mailed after filing your application.
Proves your application was properly filed and accepted by USCIS.
Government-issued photo ID
Driver's license or state ID card. Must be current.
A second form of ID helps USCIS confirm your identity at interview.
2 passport-style photos
White background, taken within 30 days of interview.
USCIS may retake your photo, but bring these as backup.
Birth certificate + translation
Certified translation required if not in English.
Primary proof of your date and place of birth.
Marriage certificate (if applicable)
Official copy, with certified translation if needed.
Required for spousal petitions to prove the qualifying relationship.
I-693 medical exam (sealed)
I-693
Original civil surgeon report in sealed envelope.
Proves you meet health requirements. Do not open the sealed envelope.
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Recommended
Strongly advised
3 / 4 gathered
Employment letter
Company letterhead stating your role, salary, and start date.
Helps demonstrate financial stability and ties to the U.S.
Bank statements (6 months)
Recent statements showing current balances.
Supports the sponsor's ability to meet the affidavit of support.
I-485 application copy
I-485
Signed copy of the application you submitted.
Helps verify consistency between your answers and USCIS records.
Proof of legal name change
Court order or marriage certificate if your name differs.
Needed when your passport name and other records do not match.
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Situational
Applies to specific cases
0 / 2 gathered
Tax returns (3 years)
Federal returns with schedules and W-2s.
Proves the sponsor's income and ability to support you.
Police clearance certificates
From each country lived in 6+ months since age 16.
Needed to verify your criminal history abroad if applicable.
8 of 13 documents gathered — ready to export current progress