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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

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

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.

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