I-485 Supplement B Explained

In addition to filing Form I-485 for adjustment of status, candidates for lawful permanent residency may be required to file accompanying forms. Form I-485 Supplement B is a form specifically used by nationals of Nicaragua and Cuba when filing Form I-485 to gain permanent residence or adjust their residency status in the United States.

Supplement B to Form I-485, or the NACARA supplement, offers specific instructions and benefits to immigrants from Nicaragua and Cuba, the I-485 Supplement B must be filed alongside Form I-485. Persons seeking lawful permanent residence offered in the provisions of the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act, or NACARA, section 202 must meet the following requirements, including:

• Applicant must be national of country of Cuba or Nicaragua

• Applicant must be physically present in U.S. at time of proposed status adjustment

• Applicant must meet requirements noted in section 212 (a) of Immigration and Nationality Act

• Applicant must also meet continuous residency requirements, which in this case must start no later the first of December in 1995 up to date of filing Form I-485 NACARA Supplement, save for periods of time less than one-hundred and eighty days

Further Explanation of Benefits of NACARA Supplement to Form I-485

This means that any application for lawful permanent residency, if acquired under the guidelines of the NACARA, requires an original filing of Form I-485, as well as filing Form I-485 B, otherwise known as NACARA Supplement to Form I-485. The most notable benefits of the provisions of section 202 of NACARA regarding obtaining lawful permanent residence status in the U.S. include:

• Avoiding subjection to inspection, admittance, or parole into U.S.

• Prevents denial of adjustment based on section 245 (c), such as illegal employment, overstays on visas, and others

• Prevents denial of adjustment based on numerous other sections and provisions of immigration

Getting Legal Help

Supplement B of Form I-485 is filed alongside Form I-485 in the cases of certain individuals. To determine if your case applies to the provisions, and time considerations, applicable to the benefits of the NACARA Supplement to Form I-485, consult with an immigration attorney today.