I-698 Summary

Form:

I-698, Application to Adjust Status from Temporary to Permanent Resident (Under Section 245A of Public Law 99-603)

Purpose of Form:

This form is used to apply for adjustment to permanent resident status under the amnesty program provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA).

Edition Date:

10/26/05

Where to File:

Mail your application to:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
P.O. Box 805876
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

If you send your application other than by U.S. Postal Service, then use the following address:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
427 S. LaSalle, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60605-1098

Filing Fee:

• If your application is filed within 31 months after temporary residency was granted, the fee is $140 per person with a $420 family cap.
• If your application is filed later than 31 months after temporary residency was granted the fee is $180 per person with a $540 family cap.

A $70 per applicant (unless under 14 or older than 79 years) fee for biometrics may be required.

Please consult the "Paying Fees" section of your Service Center to learn which forms of payment are accepted. Acceptable forms of payment may vary by office. Checks should be made payable to Department of Homeland Security or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.