Form I-698: Application to Adjust Status from Temporary to Permanent Resident (Under Section 245A of the INA)
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What is Form I-698?
Form I-698 is used by people who hold temporary resident status under section 245A to apply for permanent resident status. After approval, USCIS issues a green card.
Who files it: Temporary residents under the 245A legalization program.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Evidence of temporary resident status under 245A
- Evidence of continuous residence since obtaining temporary status
- Evidence of basic English and civics knowledge, or an exemption
- Medical examination, where required
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-698 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-698
When you run an audit from the Form Workspace, FormVeritas reviews the answers you entered using checks written for this form's fields.
How entries are written 15 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; A-Numbers; addresses; and telephone numbers and email addresses.
Dates 4 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Areas include: signatures and dates of signature.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 47 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 7 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-698
- Use the current edition (01/20/25). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-698 instructions on uscis.gov for what to include.
- Confirm the fee with the USCIS Fee Calculator and Form G-1055.
- Answer every question that applies to you, including each Yes/No question.
- Sign and date every required signature line.
- Run a FormVeritas audit and fix everything it flags.
What these checks don't do
They don't check that every question that applies to you is answered, whether your answers are true, or whether you're eligible for what you're asking for. A report with no findings does not mean USCIS will accept or approve your filing.
Not legal advice. For eligibility questions, talk to a licensed immigration attorney.
Form I-698 questions
What is Form I-698 used for?
Form I-698 is used by people who hold temporary resident status under section 245A to apply for permanent resident status. After approval, USCIS issues a green card.
Who files Form I-698?
Temporary residents under the 245A legalization program.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-698?
FormVeritas runs 73 checks written for Form I-698, covering how entries are written, dates, check boxes and yes/no questions, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form I-698?
USCIS lists 01/20/25 as the current edition of Form I-698. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
Is the Form I-698 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-698 on Form G-1055, Fee Schedule (edition 10/16/26). Use the USCIS Fee Calculator to confirm the fee that applies to your filing.
Does a clean FormVeritas report mean USCIS will approve my Form I-698?
No. FormVeritas checks the form for preventable mistakes. It does not check eligibility or whether answers are true, and it does not guarantee acceptance or approval.
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