The New 245(i) Amendment allows some aliens who are out of status, who entered the U.S. without inspection, or who have violated the terms of their non-immigrant visa to apply for adjustment of status after their immigration petitions are approved. To be eligible to take advantage of 245(i), the person must meet the following requirements:

1. Physically present in the United States on December 21, 2000;
2. An immigration petition or a labor certificate application is filed for the benefit of the Alien on or before April 30, 2001;
3. The immigration petition or the labor certification application must be approvable at the time of filing. (It means that the application is good on its face); and
4. Paying a $1,000 penalty at the time of filing I-485.

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What is 245(i)?
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What does 245(i) not protect?
What are the penalty fee and filing fees?
Frequently Asked Questions about 245 (i)
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