USCIS Updates Form I-485: New Edition Required Starting September 18, 2026
USCIS will require a new edition of Form I-485 starting September 18, 2026, with no grace period for older forms. Learn what adjustment of status applicants need to know.
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USCIS will require a new edition of Form I-485 starting September 18, 2026, with no grace period for older forms. Learn what adjustment of status applicants need to know.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an interim final rule ending the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain renewal applicants effective October 30, 2025. The change prioritizes national security and public safety by requiring renewed vetting before work authorization is extended. Limited exceptions apply, including TPS-related extensions. Employers and foreign workers are urged to plan early to avoid lapses in employment authorization.
USCIS has reached the FY 2026 H-1B cap. Here’s what it means for employers and H-1B workers moving forward.
Effective September 10, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. This policy is designed to assist those awaiting their renewed Green Cards due to extended processing times….
In March 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducted an initial random selection for the fiscal year 2025 H-1B cap, including beneficiaries eligible for the advanced degree exemption. Only those petitioners with selected registrations for FY 2025 were eligible to file H-1B cap-subject petitions during the filing period on their registration selection notice,…