US to change key immigration forms from September 15, no grace period for older versions: What Indian applicants need to know

Newspoint
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will introduce new editions of two key immigration forms from September 15, 2026, and applicants will not get a grace period to continue using the older versions.

The agency will publish revised editions of Form I-539, used to apply to extend or change nonimmigrant status, and Form I-765, used to apply for employment authorisation. Both revised forms will carry an edition date of September 15.
Hero Image