USCIS UPDATE: NEW FORM I-485 TAKES EFFECT SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
Published August 23, 2026
USCIS has announced a new edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, which will take effect on September 18, 2026.
The new 09/18/26 edition replaces the current 01/20/25 edition and has been revised to align with the recently announced Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Final Rule.
What You Need to Know
• Before September 18, 2026: USCIS will continue accepting the current 01/20/25 edition.
• Beginning September 18, 2026: USCIS will reject the 01/20/25 edition.
• From September 18 onward, applicants must use the new 09/18/26 edition.
• There is no grace period.
• Do not file the new 09/18/26 edition before September 18, 2026.
Why This Matters
If you are preparing to file for Adjustment of Status, using the wrong edition of Form I-485 could result in your application being rejected. Applicants and petitioners should carefully verify the form edition immediately before filing.
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