USCIS has announced that a revised edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, will take effect on September 18, 2026. The new edition is being updated to conform with the recently announced Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Final Rule.

Importantly, there will be no grace period. USCIS will reject the current 01/20/25 edition if it is postmarked or electronically submitted on or after September 18, 2026. The new 09/18/26 edition should only be filed on or after that date.

Applicants and practitioners should carefully verify that the correct edition of Form I-485 is being used before filing to avoid rejection.