Form I-485 09/18/26 New Edition: Mandatory starting September 18, 2026. Early submissions will be rejected.

Check the official USCIS Form I-485 Page to download the correct documents, as U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will publish a new Form I-485 edition (09/18/26) on September 18, 2026. There is no grace period, and older versions postmarked or filed on/after that date will be rejected.

Key Filing Rules

• Effective Date: September 18, 2026.
  • Accepted Version: Only the 09/18/26 edition.Rejected Version: The previous 01/20/25 edition if postmarked or filed on or after Sept. 18, 2026.
  • Reason for Change: To align with the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Final Rule.

What You Should Do

• Do not use the 09/18/26 version before September 18, 2026.
  • File your current package immediately using the active edition if you plan to submit before September 18.
  • Wait until September 18 to file if you are preparing the new 09/18/26 edition.