This article was prepared with the assistance of ABIL, the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers, of which Loan Huynh is an active member.
On August 19, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will publish a revised edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (edition date: 09/18/26).
The 09/18/26 edition of Form I-485 will replace the 01/20/25 edition. USCIS said the form has been revised to align with the recently announced Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility final rule.
USCIS is providing a preview version of the 09/18/26 edition of Form I-485 (PDF) and its instructions because there is no grace period for accepting the revised edition of Form I-485. USCIS said, “Do not file the 09/18/26 edition of Form I-485 before Sept. 18, 2026. We will only accept the 09/18/26 edition of this form if it is postmarked or electronically submitted on or after Sept. 18, 2026.”
