who files I 485a?

[LeaAndBen 0]

it seems like I have a rush of questions to ask before getting ready to send out the paperwork.

now i have a doubt. who files i- 485a and should I file it?

i need to adjust my status from j1 visa to married.

[vicmo 1]

it seems like I have a rush of questions to ask before getting ready to send out the paperwork.

now i have a doubt. who files i- 485a and should I file it?

i need to adjust my status from j1 visa to married.

Read the instructions! really, is not that hard

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-485supainstr.pdf

The following people must file I-485A (From the instructions):

A. Alien crewmen;

B. Aliens who work without authorization;

C. Aliens in unlawful immigrant status;

D. Aliens who fail to continuously maintain a lawful status since entry into the United States;

E. Aliens who were admitted in transit without visa;

F. Aliens admitted as nonimmigrant visitors under section 212(l) of the Act or under the Visa Waiver Program

G. Aliens admitted as a nonimmigrant described in section 101(a)(15)(S) of the Act; or

H. Aliens seeking employment-based adjustment of status who are not in lawful nonimmigrant status.

So in other words unless you violated the terms of your J-1 visa (overstay, working illegaly, etc..) you do not need to file I-485a