Court Rulings Delay New USCIS Forms I‑485, I‑765, and I‑539 Editions

USCIS will continue accepting the 01/20/25 edition of Form I-485, the 08/21/25 edition of Form I-765, and the 08/28/24 edition of Form I-539 due to ongoing litigation. Until the agency announces otherwise, filers can continue to use the versions currently available on their respective webpages.

Which editions of Forms I-485, I-765, and I-539 is USCIS accepting right now?

As of September 16, USCIS continues to accept the editions currently posted on each form’s webpage.

Here’s how each form is affected:

• Form I-485 applicants should continue using the 01/20/25 edition until September 18. DHS cannot implement the 09/04/26 edition against Casa class members or otherwise violate the injunction.
• On September 18, USCIS will implement the 09/18/26 version of Form I-485. This edition reflects changes from the public charge final rule, not the rule affected by the injunction. As a result, the court order does not prevent USCIS from implementing the new edition on September 18.
• Form I-765 applicants should continue using the 08/21/25 edition. The planned new edition was paused because a court blocked the duration-of-status rule behind it.
• Form I-539 applicants should continue using the 08/28/24 edition. The same court ruling paused the new edition tied to the duration-of-status rule.

Why did the new Form I-765 and Form I-539 editions get paused?

On September 14, a district judge issued a nationwide preliminary injunction that blocks the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from implementing a final rule on duration of status. Because the decision blocks the agency from removing fixed admission periods for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors, the current I-765 and I-539 editions remain in effect.

Why did the new Form I-485 get paused?

On September 2, another court ruling blocked DHS from implementing an interim final rule that would give children born in the U.S. to foreign government employees permanent residence. This decision followed another ruling that blocked a second attempt to limit birthright citizenship.

Because the judge’s decision prevents USCIS from issuing the 09/04/26 edition of Form I-485, the earlier edition remains valid. However, the courts have not prevented the 09/18/26 edition from taking effect, and that one has no grace period.

What should applicants filing Form I-485 and Form I-765 do?

Manifest immigration attorney Ana Gabriela Urizar says applicants should verify the edition date on the USCIS form page immediately before filing.

“Right now, it remains unclear for how long USCIS will continue to honor these current editions,” she says. “In the meantime, I recommend keeping an eye on the form edition before you file, and reach out to an attorney if you need more guidance.”

This is a developing story. We’ll continue to provide updates as more information gets released.