New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Two commonly used US immigration forms, one used by eligible foreign nationals to extend or change their temporary immigration status and another used to apply for permission to work, are set to change from September 15, 2026. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will introduce new editions of Form I-539 and Form I-765, with no grace period for applicants using the older versions.

Form I-539 is used by certain nonimmigrants already in the US who want to extend their stay or change to another eligible temporary status. Form I-765, meanwhile, is used by eligible foreign nationals to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), which provides employment authorisation in the US.

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