Tagged #form-revision
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
USCIS Tightens Adjustment, Student, and Journalist Visa Rules—Two Sept. Effective Dates
New I-485 form, tougher public-charge test, and fixed visa durations for F, J, and I categories take effect Sept. 15 and Sept. 18, 2026. No grace periods.
New Form I-485 Edition Takes Effect September 18: Updated Public Benefits Questions
USCIS updates Form I-485 adjustment of status application with simplified public benefits disclosure and new mandatory edition date. Submitting the wrong version will result in automatic rejection.
USCIS to Publish New Edition of Form I-485; Older Editions Will Be Rejected Starting Sept. 18
USCIS will reject Form I-485 applications using the 01/20/25 edition on or after September 18, 2026. The new 09/18/26 edition aligns with the Public Charge Final Rule.
USCIS Publishes New Editions of Form I-539 and Form I-765; Hard Cutover on Sept. 15
USCIS is releasing updated versions of Form I-539 and Form I-765 on September 15, 2026, with no grace period. Older editions will be rejected immediately. Practitioners must file the new editions starting that date.
Form I-129 Edition Update: What Changed for Nonimmigrant Worker Petitions
USCIS released a new Form I-129 edition on February 27, 2026, with a mandatory transition deadline of April 1, 2026. Learn what changed and how to ensure your petitions comply.