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For an I-485 interview you need your passport, I-797 receipt notice, government-issued photo ID, passport photos, birth certificate, and medical exam. Enter your email below and we'll send you the full checklist — covering I-485, N-400, I-765, I-131, I-130, and I-140.

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What's inside the checklist

Built from USCIS instructions and community experience. Updated regularly.

I-765I-129I-485I-130I-140N-400I-131
I-485 · Adjustment of Status
Required documents — must have at interview
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Valid passport (all pages)
Current passport plus any old passports with travel history.
I-485 receipt notice (I-797)I-797
The original notice mailed after filing your application.
Government-issued photo ID
Driver's license or state ID card. Must be current.
2 passport-style photos
White background, taken within 30 days of interview.
+3 more required items
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The full checklist includes

I-485
Adjustment of Status
All documents for your green card interview
N-400
Naturalization
What to bring to your citizenship interview
I-765
Work Authorization (EAD)
Required and recommended docs to file
I-131
Advance Parole
Travel document checklist
I-130
Family Petition
Docs to petition for a family member
I-140
Employment Petition
Employer-sponsored and self-petition docs

Disclaimer: This checklist is a general guide based on USCIS instructions and community experience. Document requirements vary by case type, field office, and individual circumstances. Always verify requirements with USCIS directly or consult an immigration attorney for advice specific to your situation. GreenLight is not affiliated with USCIS, DHS, or any U.S. government agency.

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