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

Evidence of Financial Support

If you are filing Form I-485 as a DV applicant, you do not need to submit evidence of financial support.

Additional Evidence Requirements

As a DV applicant, you must submit evidence showing you meet certain requirements specific to this immigrant category.  

Therefore, in addition to the evidence listed in the What Evidence Must You Submit with Form I-485 section, principal 

and derivative applicants must also submit:

1. 

Evidence of the principal applicant’s selection in the DV lottery; and

2. 

Evidence that any derivative applicants were originally included in the DV lottery entry (if applicable).

In addition, principal applicants must also submit evidence of the required education or work experience to qualify for 

adjustment as a DV applicant.