US Changes Key Immigration Forms for Students and Other Visa Holders
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will introduce new editions of two widely used immigration forms on September 15, … Read More The post US Changes Key Immigration Forms for Students and Other Visa Holders appeared first on ProPakistani .
On September 15, 2026, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will roll out updated versions of two critical immigration forms for students and visa holders - Form I-539 for nonimmigrant status extension/change, and Form I-765 for Employment Authorization Documents (EAD). Applications filed using the older 08/28/24 and 08/21/25 editions post September 15 will be rejected outright.
The revised forms will feature the new edition date of 09/15/26. While the existing versions can still be utilized until their expiration, the September 15 cutoff imposes no grace period for outdated submissions. USCIS has released preview versions of the revised forms and their instructions to aid applicants in the transition.
The updates reflect new US immigration rules aimed at establishing fixed admission periods and extension procedures for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and I-category media representatives. F, J, and I nonimmigrants may need to apply for extensions to remain in the US beyond their authorized stays. Applicants submitting either form near the September 15 deadline should double-check the edition date to avoid rejection by USCIS.
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