US to change key immigration forms for status extension from September 15: What Indians need to know
USCIS will introduce new editions of Forms I-539 and I-765 from September 15, with no grace period for old versions. Indian applicants seeking status extensions or work authorisation must use the correct editions.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will alter two key immigration forms on September 15, 2026, without granting applicants a grace period to continue using the previous editions. Form I-539, utilized by nonimmigrants already in the US to extend their stay or change to another eligible temporary status, and Form I-765, used by eligible foreign nationals to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), will undergo changes.
The revised versions will carry an edition date of September 15, 2026, and will replace the existing August 28, 2024 edition for Form I-539 and the August 21, 2025 edition for Form I-765, both of which will no longer be accepted from September 15 onward. Indian nationals in the US who file these forms, including students, exchange visitors, and other nonimmigrants, must be aware of the change and use the correct edition before the deadline.
Filing the older version after September 15 or the new version before the deadline will result in rejection. Applicants should ensure they are using the appropriate form and edition to avoid rejection and refund of filing fees.
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