{"id":619,"date":"2025-10-28T12:23:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T17:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalizatestag.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=619"},"modified":"2026-03-06T12:02:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T17:02:54","slug":"adjustment-under-section-245i","status":"publish","type":"custom-practice","link":"https:\/\/legalizateya.com\/en\/practice-areas\/adjustment-under-section-245i\/","title":{"rendered":"Supplement A \u2014 Adjustment Pursuant to Section 245(i) [Form I-485]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A unique opportunity to obtain your residence within the United States<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you enter the United States without a visa or with an unauthorized entry, but have family members or employers who filed an immigration petition before April 2001?<br>You could&nbsp;<strong>qualify to adjust your status under Section 245(i)<\/strong>, a special provision that allows certain immigrants to&nbsp;<strong>obtain permanent residence without leaving the country<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table of Contents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is Section 245(i)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who can benefit from this law?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main requirements to qualify<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The role of Supplement A to Form I-485<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step-by-step process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common mistakes and important warnings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why choose Legal\u00edzate Ya?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcde Contact us today<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Section 245(i)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)<\/strong>&nbsp;allows certain immigrants to&nbsp;<strong>adjust their status to permanent resident (Green Card)<\/strong>&nbsp;within the United States&nbsp;<strong>even if they entered without inspection<\/strong>&nbsp;or in an unauthorized manner, provided that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They are\u00a0<strong>\u201cgrandfathered\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0under a family or employment petition filed\u00a0<strong>on or before April 30, 2001<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They were\u00a0<strong>physically present in the U.S.<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0<strong>December 21, 2000<\/strong>\u00a0(if the petition was filed between January 15, 1998, and April 30, 2001).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can benefit from this law?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following individuals can benefit from&nbsp;<strong>Law 245(i)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Immigrants who\u00a0<strong>entered without a visa<\/strong>\u00a0(without inspection) and have a\u00a0<strong>family petition (Form I-130)<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>employment petition (Form I-140)<\/strong>\u00a0filed on or before\u00a0<strong>April 30, 2001<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Principal or derivative<\/strong>\u00a0beneficiaries (for example, spouses or minor children included in the original petition).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People who currently have a\u00a0<strong>valid or approved petition<\/strong>, but whose irregular entry would prevent them from adjusting status through normal channels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main requirements to qualify<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To benefit from&nbsp;<strong>Section 245(i)<\/strong>&nbsp;and complete&nbsp;<strong>Supplement A to Form I-485<\/strong>, you must meet the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have an\u00a0<strong>immigrant petition (I-130, I-140, or I-360)<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>Labor Certification (ETA-750)<\/strong>\u00a0filed\u00a0<strong>on or before April 30, 2001<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the petition was filed after January 14, 1998, you must have been\u00a0<strong>physically present in the United States on December 21, 2000.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a\u00a0<strong>valid basis for adjusting<\/strong>\u00a0(e.g., being the spouse, parent, or child of a U.S. citizen or resident, or having an approved job offer).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the\u00a0<strong>penalty required by law 245(i)<\/strong>, currently\u00a0<strong>$1,000<\/strong>, in addition to the standard Form I-485 fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The role of Supplement A to Form I-485<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supplement A to Form I-485<\/strong>&nbsp;is an additional document attached when a person seeks to&nbsp;<strong>adjust status under Section 245(i)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This supplement informs&nbsp;<strong>USCIS<\/strong>&nbsp;that the applicant is&nbsp;<strong>covered by this special provision<\/strong>&nbsp;and that, although their initial entry was irregular,&nbsp;<strong>they have the legal right to apply for residence within the country.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This form requires information about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>original petition<\/strong>\u00a0granting the benefit (case number, filing date, category).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evidence of physical presence<\/strong>\u00a0(if applicable).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>additional payment<\/strong>\u00a0of the penalty required by law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-step process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eligibility assessment:<\/strong>\u00a0Confirm that a petition existed filed on time (before April 30, 2001).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preparation of the adjustment application (Form I-485)<\/strong>\u00a0together with\u00a0<strong>Supplement A<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gather evidence of physical presence and family or employment ties.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submit the complete application<\/strong>\u00a0to USCIS with the corresponding payments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biometrics appointment<\/strong>\u00a0and possible adjustment of status interview.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If approved, you will receive your\u00a0<strong>Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)<\/strong>\u00a0without having had to leave the U.S.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common mistakes and important warnings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thinking that\u00a0<strong>any old petition<\/strong>\u00a0automatically grants 245(i) protection; it must have been\u00a0<strong>correctly filed and accepted by the government.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not including sufficient evidence of physical presence in 2000 (if applicable).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confusing\u00a0<strong>Supplement A<\/strong>\u00a0with the\u00a0<strong>main Form I-485<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not paying the additional $1,000 penalty, a mandatory requirement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Each case under 245(i) is different. A professional legal review can determine if you or your family are&nbsp;<strong>protected under this special law<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Legal\u00edzate Ya?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At&nbsp;<strong>Legal\u00edzate Ya<\/strong>, we understand that Law 245(i) has been&nbsp;<strong>a hope for thousands of immigrants<\/strong>&nbsp;who have been building their lives in the United States for years.<br>Our legal team has&nbsp;<strong>nearly 30 years of combined experience<\/strong>&nbsp;helping families&nbsp;<strong>regularize their status<\/strong>&nbsp;through this unique benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We analyze your immigration history, verify if your petition qualifies under 245(i), and guide you step-by-step to&nbsp;<strong>present a complete, clear, and successful case.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcde Contact us today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you think you might be protected under Law 245(i)?<br>Don&#8217;t miss the opportunity to adjust your status without leaving the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call us today at\u00a0<strong>(956) 725-9714<\/strong>\u00a0or visit\u00a0<strong><a href=\"\/en\">www.legalizateya.com\/en<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to schedule your consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Legal\u00edzate Ya \u2014 helping immigrants turn opportunities into permanent residence.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h3>A unique opportunity to obtain your residency from within the United States<\/h3>\n<p>Did you enter the United States without a visa or with an unauthorized entry, but you have relatives or employers who filed an immigration petition for you before April 2001?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"class_list":{"0":"post-619","1":"custom-practice","2":"type-custom-practice","3":"status-publish","5":"practice-categories-green-cards-permanent-residency","6":"entry"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - 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