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Can an Iraqi or Afghan National with Refugee Status in the United States, File application Form I-485 with USCIS to Apply for Adjustment from Refugee to SIV Status?

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Can an Iraqi or Afghan National with Refugee Status in the United States, File application Form I-485 with USCIS to Apply for Adjustment from Refugee to SIV Status?

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No. A refugee is not eligible to file Form I-485 and make an application to adjust status from refugee to SIV status. Under INA 245(c)(7), an employment-based immigrant must be in valid nonimmigrant status in order to apply for adjustment.