USCIS released some new instructions for filing I-485 applications before August 18, 2007. Here are some important reminders from USCIS:

1. The current I-485 form version dated “7/30/07 Y” should be used for applications submitted before August 18.

2. I-485 application filed before August 18 still use the old filing fee, which is $325. USCIS will reject applications with incorrect filing fees.

3. If EAD and Advance Parole are filed together with I-485 before August 18, applicants still pay the old filing fee, $180 for EAD and $170 for Advance Parole. However, if they are filed separately after July 30, the new fees apply.

4. If the underlying I-140 petition remains pending with USCIS, I-485 should be filed at either the Nebraska Service Center or the Texas Service Center in accordance with the Direct Filing procedure, regardless of where the pending I-140 was filed. USCIS “Direct filing” procedure took effect on July 30, 2007, which requires I-485 application to be filed to either NSC or TSC based on where the applicant resides. Applicants should
submit a copy of the I-140 receipt notice or, if the applicant does not have a receipt notice, include a brightly colored sheet of paper on top of the filing with the following notice and information:

TO THE MAILROOM: The enclosed I-485 Adjustment Application(s) should be matched with a pending I-140 Immigrant Petition for which no Receipt Notice has been received. The Immigrant Petition [type, e.g., I-140] was delivered to [Service Center] on [provide date of filing and tracking number]; Petitioner’s name; Beneficiary’s name; Beneficiary’s date of birth; Beneficiary’s country of birth.

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We have already filed all the I-140 cases before July 31. We are still taking limited number of I-485 cases to be filed before August 18. Please contact Mrs. Li Lemburg via @hooyou.com">llemburg@hooyou.com or call (800) 230-7040 for case retaining.

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