Supplement J: Confirming Your Job Offer for I-485 Filers

Supplement J (officially "Confirmation of Bona Fide Job Offer or Request for Job Portability Under INA Section 204(j)") is a form submitted with or after an I-485 Adjustment of Status application. It confirms that the original EB-3 job offer is still valid and that the offered position falls within the same or a similar occupational classification as the one on your approved I-140.

When Supplement J Is Required

• At interview: USCIS officers routinely request a completed Supplement J at I-485 interviews to confirm the job offer remains active.
• When the job changes (portability): If you change employers or job roles while your I-485 has been pending for 180 or more days, Supplement J documents that the new position qualifies under INA Section 204(j) "portability."
• When USCIS requests it: Some adjudications request Supplement J as a Request for Evidence (RFE).

What "Same or Similar" Means

USCIS uses the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system to evaluate whether a new or continuing position is "same or similar" to the original petitioned role. Key factors:

• The job duties are substantially similar.
• The wage level and skill requirements are comparable.
• The SOC code matches or is in the same broad category.

Who Signs Supplement J

Both the employer (or the employer's authorized representative) and the applicant sign Supplement J. The employer section confirms the job offer; the applicant section confirms acceptance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Supplement J?

Supplement J is a USCIS form that confirms a bona fide job offer exists for I-485 filers. It is also used when an applicant invokes "portability" under INA 204(j) to change employers after the I-485 has been pending for 180+ days.

Is Supplement J required for all I-485 filers?

Supplement J is typically submitted at the I-485 interview or when USCIS requests it via RFE. It is most commonly required for employment-based AOS cases, including EB-3.

What is job portability?

Job portability (INA Section 204(j)) allows an I-485 applicant to change employers or positions after the application has been pending for 180 days, as long as the new position is in the same or a similar occupational classification as the original petitioned role.

Where do I get the Supplement J form?

Supplement J is available directly from USCIS at uscis.gov. It must be completed and signed by both the employer and the applicant.