New Editions of Form I-539 and Form I-765 Mandatory From September 15, 2026

USCIS will publish new editions of Form I-539 (Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status) and Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization), dated 09/15/26. Both become mandatory on September 15, 2026, with no grace period. USCIS will reject the prior editions of both forms if postmarked or submitted electronically on or after September 15, 2026, and will not accept the new 09/15/26 editions if filed before that date. Preview versions of the new forms and instructions are available on the Form I-539 and Form I-765 pages on uscis.gov.