USCIS announced on December 10, 2024 that it would accept only the 10/24/24 edition of Form I-485 starting February 10, 2025. This historical transition does not establish the edition accepted today.
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Historical event archive. This is not a statement of today’s filing rules.
Timeline and documented change
The revision required an applicable full or partial Form I-693 to be submitted with I-485 and incorporated the affidavit-of-support exemption request previously made on Form I-864W. This entry describes the dated announcement and its implementation milestone, not later editions or later policy changes.
What to check now
Use the current USCIS form page, instructions and fee guidance before filing. Do not use an archived announcement as a live checklist. If an edition, fee or supporting-document rule has changed, the historical event remains part of the record but is not a substitute for today’s requirements.
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What is Form I-485 edition transition — February 2025?
USCIS announced on December 10, 2024 that it would accept only the 10/24/24 edition of Form I-485 starting February 10, 2025. This historical transition does not establish the edition accepted today.
What should I check before relying on this information?
Use the current USCIS form page, instructions and fee guidance before filing. Do not use an archived announcement as a live checklist. If an edition, fee or supporting-document rule has changed, the historical event remains part of the record but is not a substitute for today’s requirements.