The entire EB-5 process may take several years depending on the type of the EB-5 project and the applicant\u2019s nationality. To save time, the typical investor who is located in the United States will file their I-526\/I-526E immigrant petition concurrently<\/a> with their Form I-485. <\/p>\n Sending it to the right location is another important way to avoid processing delays.<\/p>\n In this article, we will explain where to mail Form I-485, what it is, and how to fill it out. <\/p>\n If you are an EB-5 investor filing concurrently with your Form I-526\/I-526E, then mail your I-485 form to the address below that matches your preferred delivery service. <\/p>\n USCIS Dallas Lockbox<\/p>\n ➡️U.S. Postal Service (USPS):<\/p>\n USCIS ➡️FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:<\/p>\n USCIS <\/p>\n Let\u2019s take a closer look at this important form and some best practices to follow in filling it out and getting it to the right place.<\/p>\n The approved Form I-485<\/a>\u2014sometimes called an application for adjustment of status\u2014changes an EB-5 investor\u2019s immigration status from temporary visa holder to conditional permanent resident. This is also known as becoming a Green Card holder.<\/p>\n With additional approvals, the EB-5 investor can be authorized to work and travel outside of the country<\/a> while the application is being processed. <\/p>\n Generally, a qualified foreign national who is physically present in the United States\u2014and has a U.S. address\u2014uses Form I-485 to apply for U.S. permanent residency status.<\/p>\n In the case of EB-5 investors, they can file a Form I-485 if they are physically present in the U.S. and meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n We at EB5AN focus on advising clients on the pathway to lawful permanent resident status for EB-5 investors, though it is possible for someone who is a religious worker, international broadcaster, international organization employee, or who belongs to another immigrant category to adjust status as well.<\/p>\n Filing Form I-485 is a key step in the EB-5 immigration process. <\/p>\n By making a qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise in the United States, a foreign national and their eligible family members can receive Green Cards<\/a>. As lawful permanent residents, they can work and travel more freely. Later on, they can also apply for U.S. citizenship. <\/p>\n Without an approved I-485, none of this is possible for the EB-5 investor.<\/p>\n Form I-485 is also important to USCIS. The biographic information provided helps to inform the agency\u2019s decision on whether to approve applicants for lawful permanent resident status.<\/p>\n An EB-5 investor should work with an experienced immigration attorney<\/a> in filling this form out to avoid mistakes that could result in a processing delay or rejection.<\/p>\n Submitting Form I-485 cannot be done online at this time. <\/p>\n You also cannot simply walk up to or mail in your application to any USCIS facility, such as the USCIS Texas Service Center, and expect to get approved. <\/p>\n Instead, an applicant must mail a hard copy of the petition to a designated USCIS lockbox. Lockboxes make preliminary decisions on applications based on whether the correct filing fees were enclosed. At the time of writing, the filing fee for an individual EB-5 investor is $1,440.<\/p>\n As previously mentioned, EB-5 applicants should send their I-485s by mail or courier service to the address below that corresponds to their desired delivery service. Since addresses may change from time to time, be sure to review the list of USCIS direct addresses<\/a> to confirm the information remains accurate before you file your Form I-485. <\/p>\n USCIS Dallas Lockbox<\/strong><\/p>\n U.S. Postal Service (USPS)<\/p>\n USCIS FedEx, UPS, and DHL Deliveries<\/strong><\/p>\n USCIS Note that the correct filing address varies between I-485 applicants. For example, U nonimmigrant status and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitioners will use the following addresses instead:<\/p>\n USCIS Nebraska Service Center<\/p>\n U.S. Postal Service (USPS)<\/strong><\/p>\n USCIS FedEx, UPS, and DHL Deliveries<\/strong><\/p>\n USCIS If you are an eligible immediate relative of a U.S. citizen with an approved Form I-130, a qualifying Cuban principal applicant eligible under the Cuban Adjustment Act, or a former diplomat filing Form I-485 under Section 13 of the Immigration Act of 1957, you should mail your application to one of the addresses below:<\/p>\n USCIS Chicago Lockbox<\/p>\n U.S. Postal Service (USPS)<\/strong><\/p>\n USCIS FedEx, UPS, and DHL Deliveries<\/strong><\/p>\n USCIS Fill out Form G-1145<\/a>, E-Notification of Application\/Petition Acceptance if you would like to get an email or text message alert that indicates the USCIS lockbox received your application.<\/p>\n Note that if you filed at a USCIS lockbox, you will not receive an Alien Registration Number (A-Number) on your Form I-797, Notice of Action, right away. USCIS generally sends a second notice with the A-Number a few days later.<\/p>\n After submitting the form and getting initial approval from a USCIS lockbox facility, the applicant typically must also participate in at least one in-person meeting.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s consider each step of the I-485 application process in greater detail.<\/p>\n The major stages of filing Form I-485 are as follows:<\/p>\n Changing your immigration status is a big step. Many I-485 applicants wait several years to become lawful permanent residents.<\/p>\n Processing times between applicants vary for reasons including the immigration category of the application, the accuracy and completeness of documents submitted, and different workloads of local USCIS offices.<\/p>\n For example, USCIS decides on 80% of employment-based I-485 filings submitted to the USCIS Texas Service Center within about 40 months<\/a>. However, it adjudicates 80% of employment-based I-485 applications filed with the USCIS Nebraska Service Center in only 16 months\u2014a far shorter wait time.<\/p>\n After becoming a conditional permanent resident, you must file an I-829 petition<\/a> during the last 90 days of the two-year conditional period. Approval of the I-829 will make you a U.S. permanent resident without conditions. <\/p>\n This is the last step for a foreign national who seeks permanent residency under the EB-5 program.<\/p>\n To avoid excessive delays, make sure you do the following:<\/p>\n Mailing Form I-485 to the correct address is an important part of the EB-5 visa process.<\/p>\n However, there is far more to understand and complete to ensure you and your family members are granted lawful permanent residence status in the United States. <\/p>\n In order to increase your odds of approval, it helps to work with a team of professionals with a strong track record of success.<\/p>\nWhere to File Your I-485<\/a><\/h6>\n
What Is Form I-485?<\/a><\/h6>\n
Who Can File Form I-485?<\/a><\/h6>\n
Why Is Form I-485 Important for EB-5 Investors?<\/a><\/h6>\n
Form I-485: Where to File It and More<\/a><\/h6>\n
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What to Do After Submitting Your Application<\/a><\/h6>\n
The I-485 Process: Step by Step<\/a><\/h6>\n
How Long Does It Take to Process Form I-485?<\/a><\/h6>\n
What Should You Do After I-485 Approval?<\/a><\/h6>\n
Reminders and More Tips for a Smooth I-485 Experience<\/a><\/h6>\n
For Help with I-485 and More, Contact EB5AN<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
Where to File Your I-485 <\/h3>\n
💡Key Mailing Addresses<\/h4>\n
\nAttn: I-526\/E
\nP.O. Box 660168
\nDallas, TX 75266-0168<\/p>\n
\nAttn: I-526\/E (Box 660168)
\n2501 S. State Highway 121 Business
\nSuite 400
\nLewisville, TX 75067-8003\n<\/p><\/div>\nWhat Is Form I-485?<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nWho Can File Form I-485?<\/h3>\n
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Why Is Form I-485 Important for EB-5 Investors?<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nForm I-485: Where to File It and More<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nForm I-485 Mailing Addresses for EB-5 Investors<\/h4>\n
\nAttn: I-526\/E
\nP.O. Box 660168
\nDallas, TX 75266-0168<\/p>\n
\nAttn: I-526\/E (Box 660168)
\n2501 S. State Highway 121 Business
\nSuite 400
\nLewisville, TX 75067-8003<\/p>\nOther Form I-485 Mailing Addresses<\/h4>\n
\nP.O. Box 87426
\nLincoln, NE 68501-7526<\/p>\n
\nAttn: 485U VAWA
\n850 S St.
\nLincoln, NE 68508-1225<\/p>\n
\nP.O. Box 805887
\nChicago, IL 60680-4120<\/p>\n
\nAttn: FBAS
\n131 South Dearborn \u2013 3rd Floor
\nChicago, IL 60603-5517<\/p>\nWhat to Do After Submitting Your Application<\/h3>\n
The I-485 Process: Step by Step<\/h3>\n
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How Long Does It Take to Process Form I-485?<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat Should You Do After I-485 Approval?<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nReminders and More Tips for a Smooth I-485 Experience<\/h3>\n
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For Help with I-485 and More, Contact EB5AN<\/h3>\n
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