US immigration timeline: 3 key USCIS form changes coming in September
USCIS is introducing revised versions of three major immigration forms, including I-539, I-765, and I-485, starting in mid-September. Applicants must use the new editions immediately, as older versions will be rejected without a grace period.
Why it matters
These changes significantly impact international students and visa holders, particularly regarding the shift away from the 'duration of status' system for F-1 and J-1 visa holders.
International students, spouses of H-1B visa holders, and green card applicants planning to file immigration paperwork in the US face a potentially important Sept deadline, with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introducing new editions of three widely used immigration forms within a span of just three days.On Sept 15, USCIS will introduce revised versions of Form I-539, used for extending or changing certain non-immigrant statuses and Form I-765, the application for employment authorisation. Three days later, on Sept 18, USCIS will introduce a revised Form I-485, the form used by eligible applicants to adjust status and obtain a green card from within the US.There is no grace period for continuing to use the old editions.
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