Instructions for USCIS Form I-485 Supplement J Confirmation of Bona Fide Job Offer or Request for Job Portability Under Ina Section 204(J)

USCIS Form I-485 Supplement J Confirmation of Bona Fide Job Offer or Request for Job Portability Under Ina Section 204(J)

This document contains official instructions for USCIS Form I-485 Supplement J, Confirmation of Job Portability Under Ina Section 204(J) - a form released and collected by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Citizenship and Immigration Services. An up-to-date fillable USCIS Form I-485 Supplement J is available for download through this link.

FAQ

Q: What is USCIS Form I-485 Supplement J?
A: USCIS Form I-485 Supplement J is a form used to confirm a bona fide job offer or request job portability under INA Section 204(j).

Q: What is a bona fide job offer?
A: A bona fide job offer is a genuine offer of employment from a U.S. employer.

Q: What is job portability under INA Section 204(j)?
A: Job portability under INA Section 204(j) allows certain foreign workers to change employers without jeopardizing their pending green card application.

Q: Who should use USCIS Form I-485 Supplement J?
A: Foreign workers who are adjusting their status to permanent resident (green card) and either have a job offer from a U.S. employer or want to request job portability should use USCIS Form I-485 Supplement J.

Q: How can USCIS Form I-485 Supplement J be used?
A: USCIS Form I-485 Supplement J can be used to confirm a bona fide job offer or to request job portability. It must be filed along with Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

Q: Is USCIS Form I-485 Supplement J required for all adjustment of status applications?
A: No, USCIS Form I-485 Supplement J is only required if the foreign worker has a job offer from a U.S. employer or wants to request job portability.

Q: Are there any fees associated with USCIS Form I-485 Supplement J?
A: No, there are no fees associated with USCIS Form I-485 Supplement J.