What does jurisdiction over the Form I-485 transfer to if removal proceedings are terminated?

When removal proceedings are terminated, the jurisdiction over the Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, transfers to USCIS. This occurs because once removal proceedings have ended, USCIS resumes its authority to adjudicate the application for adjustment of status. The applicant may then have the opportunity to proceed with their application without the intervening legal processes that are present during removal proceedings.

In this context, it is important to understand the roles of the other entities mentioned. The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is involved in the removal proceedings and would not have jurisdiction over the adjustment of status application after proceedings are terminated. The Department of State primarily handles consular processing for visas and does not take jurisdiction over adjustment applications. Federal Courts are generally involved in review processes regarding actions of immigration agencies but do not have direct jurisdiction over Form I-485 applications. Therefore, the correct answer highlights the role of USCIS in processing adjustment applications after termination of removal proceedings.