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

1. 

Are not members of some other household;

2. 

Will reside regularly in the principal applicant’s household;

3. 

Are recognized by the sending government as immediate family members of the principal applicant as demonstrated 

by eligibility for rights and benefits, such as the issuance of a diplomatic or official passport, travel or other 

allowances; and

4. 

Are individually authorized by DOS.

Additional Evidence Requirements

As a Section 13 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 applicants must also submit:

1. 

Evidence that you were admitted into the United States in A-1, A-2, G-1, or G-2 nonimmigrant status;

2. 

Evidence that you performed diplomatic or semi-diplomatic duties (custodial, clerical, or menial duties are not 

sufficient); 

3. 

Evidence of compelling reasons why you or a member of your family is unable to return to the country represented by 

the government which accredited you; 

4. 

Evidence establishing that granting your adjustment of status would be in the national interest of the United States; 

5. 

Form I-508, Waiver of Rights, Privileges, Exemptions and Immunities under INA section 247(b) (and Form I-508F, if 

you are a French national); and 

6. 

Form I-566, Interagency Record of Request. 

In addition to the evidence listed in the