India, Aug. 17 -- Starting from September 15, 2026, significant changes will be implemented to two frequently used US immigration forms, and USCIS has made it abundantly clear that no grace period will be allowed. Submitting the outdated version on or after this date will result in an outright rejection of your application.

The forms under discussion are Form I-539, which is used for extending or altering nonimmigrant status, and Form I-765, the application for employment authorization. New versions of both forms, dated 09/15/26, will become effective on that date, superseding the existing 08/28/24 edition of I-539 and the 08/21/25 edition of I-765.

Modifications have been implemented to comply with a recently finalized USCIS regulation...