USCIS TO PUBLISH NEW EDITION OF FORM I-485; OLDER EDITIONS WILL BE REJECTED STARTING SEPT. 18

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services issued the following news release:

On Sept. 18, 2026, USCIS will publish a revised edition ofForm I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (edition date: 09/18/26). The form has been revised to align with the recently announced Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Final Rule.

The 09/18/26 edition of Form I-485 replaces the 01/20/25 edition of Form I-485.

USCIS is providing a preview version of the 09/18/26 edition of Form I-485 and its instructions because there is no grace period for accepting the revised edition of Form I-485. Do not file the 09/18/26 edition of Form I-485 before Sept. 18, 2026. We wil...