India, Oct. 25 -- The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has revised how it calculates certain immigration filing deadlines from October 23, 2026, clarifying when applicants can receive an extension if a deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday.

The change was announced in a USCIS policy alert dated September 23, 2026, titled "Definition of Day for Purposes of Filing Deadlines." It updates the agency's guidance on calculating deadlines for immigration benefit requests and distinguishes between procedural filing periods and dates tied to substantive eligibility.

The revised policy does not eliminate the next-business-day extension for every filing. Applicants must determine which rules apply to their specific form, sub...