I need help about Part 3 of the form I-485

[Basak Sayin]

Hello,

I am filling out the form I-485. I got married to a US citizen a month ago. Right now i am an international student. My question is related to the Non-immigrant Visa Number in the Part 3 of I-485 form. My non-immigrant visa on my passport expired in 2008 and then i applied to change my status to international student while i was in the United States. So i don't have a visa but i only have a I-20 form. Can you please help me about how to fill the questions related to visa number and the consulate where the visa was issued (the second page, part 3 of the form I-485).
Thanks a lot for your help!

[Jackolantern]

That question is asking about the visa you used the last time you entered the US, not the visa that gave you your current status. So if you entered with a B1 visa and then switched to F1 and then to H1B without leaving the US, you would write the B1 visa number.

One of the requirements for the I-485 is that your last entry to the US was legal. That's why they're concerned about the nonimmigrant visa number. People who entered legally without a visa, e.g. Canadians would leave that part blank.

Also make sure to include a copy of the visa that you used for that entry.

[Basak Sayin]

That question is asking about the visa you used the last time you entered the US, not the visa that gave you your current status. So if you entered with a B1 visa and then switched to F1 and then to H1B without leaving the US, you would write the B1 visa number.

One of the requirements for the I-485 is that your last entry to the US was legal. That's why they're concerned about the nonimmigrant visa number. People who entered legally without a visa, e.g. Canadians would leave that part blank.

Also make sure to include a copy of the visa that you used for that entry.

Thanks a lot for your answer. It is very helpful!