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USCIS to Publish New Edition of Form I-485; Older Editions Will Be Rejected Starting Sept. 18

Agency announcementPublished Aug 19, 2026

A USCIS announcement describes the agency's own action. Legal effect, and the detail of how it applies, usually arrives separately in the Federal Register or the USCIS Policy Manual.

What the document says

On Sept. 18, 2026, USCIS will publish a revised edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (edition date: 09/18/26).

Who the document names

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USCIS newsroom, checked Oct 30, 2026
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